Arizona law partially overturned, but look at the reasons

Phoenix, Arizona (CNN) — A legal battle over a tough Arizona immigration law appeared certain after a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday that blocked the most controversial parts of the law a day before it was to take effect. The injunction means that, at least for now, police are prevented from questioning people’s immigration status if there is reason to believe... [Read more]

Do I look illegal?

Father Orthoduck has preempted Father Ernesto’s discussion on government to present the video below. Certainly, one of the functions of government is to ensure that the laws are written in such a way that they do not lead to inappropriate profiling. As our laws often put it, it is important for government functionaries to have reasonable cause in order to search people, or, yes, in order to require... [Read more]

Brewer, higher and deeper

Governor Brewer of Arizona keeps being defended as a person who is willing to be forthright, speak the truth, defend her state, and in no way be biased or use stereotypes. But, as I have pointed out before, Latinos are worried about what she (and others) say because we see them as not only re-building old stereotypes, but also as justifying the setting aside of civil rights for certain categories of... [Read more]

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Latinos, the Scots, the Welsh, and Braveheart

OK, so I stretched a bit in coming up with the title above, but it helps me to make a point. Recently the following reader comment was made: . . . I oppose Tagalog in Alaska and French in Lousiana and Maine if used for official government purposes. And in New Mexico Spanish language rights are actually enshrined in the state Constitution (which I oppose). Census figures about language ability... [Read more]

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Private property and the Roman Catholic Bishop’s immigration statements

Let’s look at another point raised by one of those who commented on immigration as regard the statements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops called Strangers No Longer: #35 says that “all the goods of the earth belong to all the people”. Wow. That eliminates all private property up to and including my toothbrush. In fact, it would seem to decriminalize burglary, since my... [Read more]

Jaime Escalante and the problem with Arizona

Jaime Escalante Yesterday, I posted on the State of Arizona and its both mistaken and, I believe, illegal criteria having to do with accents and teaching. Let me emphasize again that I am talking about non-TESL classes. But, let me give you an example of a teacher who could easily not be allowed to teach in Arizona if the rule applies to non-TESL classes. He is the hero of the movie Stand and Deliver... [Read more]

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Latino Archbishop for Los Angeles

I again interrupt the blogging on pro-birth and pro-life with a news report that is being received with much pride among Latinos. Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio has been named Bishop Co-Adjutor for Cardinal Roger Mahony of the Diocese of Los Angeles (Roman Catholic). Since this is the largest Local Church in North America, many are commenting that the appointment signals Pope Benedict XVI’s... [Read more]

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Third Statis, Good Friday Lamentations, in Spanish

Thanks to OrthoCath, above is a recording of the Third Stasis of the Lamentations of Good Friday, in Spanish. There are actually several eparchies of the Orthodox in Latin America, though most people do not realize it. support Read More →

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The Mountains – Part 05

Onwards and upwards with my daughter’s posts. ==== Here we go, it’s part 4.2 of the Andes series. Don’t forget this is the second half of a story; you really need to read the first half first! Part 4.1 is Dia de Arequipa (part one). Hope the suspense from yesterday didn’t kill you! Every school that is any school has its band, some type of dance group, or at least batallones... [Read more]

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The Mountains – Part 04

Continuing with my daughter’s posts ==== Día de Arequipa (part one) Welcome to part four (actually 4.1) of the Andes series. This is a continuation of some homesick writings I did a couple years back. Part three is Ciudad Blanca. It can be read independently, but I suggest following the series as it was written. Because this chapter was so long, I am dividing it up into two segments. The hustle... [Read more]