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Los Angeles to boycott Arizona over immigration law

And who is it unjust to, exactly? Just people who are already breaking laws? Wow, what a terrible shame. :roll:
 
phattonez said:
GET OUT OF MY CITY!

I jest, of course, slightly.
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The thing that makes Los Angeles so great is the vast diversity and culture that we have here.

There isn't a city in the United States that has the same level of diversity that we do.

WE are lucky to live in this great city....;)
 
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ludahai said:
But if they are working in the public interest, shouldn't they work in the realm of FACTS and not some fantasy spewed by hate-filled liberals?
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I agree that the statement by the councilman is factually challenged.

But there is not an ounce of 'hate' in his statement or the boycott. Fear and perhaps a misunderstanding of the law.

But hate? Now you're sounding as stupid as the councilman.
 
maybe all the illegals in Arizona can move to LA where they will fit right in

that will balance all the millionaires in Kalifornia who are moving to places like Arizona to escape the idiotic tax hikes
 
digsbe said:
So you are proud of your hometown lying to the public and punishing a state in the name of partisanship? Los Angales has no right to step in and try to twist Arizona's arm over a good law. They may have the legal right, but they are using it and acting like partisan children. They are lying to the public and hurting a state over an issue that doesn't apply to them.
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How so? Los Angeles is a vastly diverse cultural city that recognizes the stupidity in the Arizona law.
Again...if it doesn't apply to us, then we shouldn't be doing any business with them in the first place, should we.
 
Cardinal said:
Dear Los Angeles City Counsel, thanks for boycotting Arizona. No, seriously, it's a really great use of your time. I know you're super, amazing busy what with carrying out this meaningless grandstanding, but do you think you could find the time to build a train that connects the city and extends the rest of the train all the way to the airport instead of stopping it just two miles before it in order to please the taxi unions you ****ing assholes?

Thanks.

Love,
Cardinal
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Im just wondering what the rest of us have to do to permanently have all of California boycott us and stay the hell in their own little 50-60 billion dollar in debt utopia.
 
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jallman said:
How is it a productive use of our city officials' time and resources to throw a butthurt tantrum over something going on in Arizona? In case you hadn't noticed, our city is bankrupt as it is and should be making decisions based on economics, not what leverage they can hold over another state.

If we weren't in economically dire straits right now, I would less problem with it. But that's not the case and it's idiotic stunts like this rather than actually showing the care to govern that got us here in the first place.
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I don't see how this affects us much at all economically. I think its important for our city to take a moral stand against this law. We should be keeping our money here in Los Angeles, or at least in California, rather than doing business with states that don't uphold our moral values.
 
RyrineaHaruno said:
Yeap, and I am proud that they are taking a stand against an unjust law...
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Why is the law unjust? What about it is unjust? is INS unjust when they investigate illegals? Is it unjust when you get pulled over to actually have to produce your drivers license? Is it unjust when you cash a check you have to show ID? When you fly are you incensed and outraged that you have to produce ID or (GASP) a passport if you are leaving the country?
 
VanceMack said:
Indeed. I have to travel to LA 2-4 times a year...I usually love travelling to different places. I HATE visiting LA. I hate the attitude, I hate the traffic, I hate the city. Im just wondering what the rest of us have to do to permanently have all of California boycott us and stay the hell in their own little 50-60 billion dollar in debt utopia.
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Good riddance. California would be better off. We have the 9th largest GNP in the world. The United States would have a difficult time surviving without us.
 
Whew... I just called 14 numbers!
Left 9 messages and the rest I conveyed my approval to the AZ 1070 decision. I also called the Phoenix PD and told them how much we appreciate their hard word and the stress they are under.
 
disneydude said:
If it "isn't their business"...then what business does Los Angeles have doing business with Arizona?

I'm proud that my hometown has taken this stand.

Now we need to get the Dodgers to move their spring training back to Florida and out of Arizona.
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You can have them. You can have our illegals too. Is LA or CA making the statement that all State or Local policies should be blessed on a National basis?

Since the boycott when enacted is going to hit the motel/food businesses in Arizona. Less demand, less jobs I guess is the goal. Looks like this will help drive out the illegals. There won't be any work for them at least in the tourist industry and ground keepings. Thank you LA and SF.
 
The Giant Noodle said:
Whew... I just called 14 numbers!
Left 9 messages and the rest I conveyed my approval to the AZ 1070 decision. I also called the Phoenix PD and told them how much we appreciate their hard word and the stress they are under.
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You do know don't you that the Phoenix PD as well as most law enforcement groups across the country have denounced this law, don't you?:doh
 
mike2810 said:
You can have them. You can have our illegals too. Is LA or CA making the statement that all State or Local policies should be blessed on a National basis?

Since the boycott when enacted is going to hit the motel/food businesses in Arizona. Less demand, less jobs I guess is the goal. Looks like this will help drive out the illegals. There won't be any work for them at least in the tourist industry and ground keepings. Thank you LA and SF.
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Considering that a great deal of the Arizona economy depends on California, you'd better hope that not too many other California cities follow suit. :2wave:
 
The Giant Noodle said:
Does not matter. ;)
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I just think its ironic that you called to "Thank" them for something that they don't even support. They must have realized that you didn't know what you were talking about when you called. :doh:doh:doh
 
disneydude said:
You do know don't you that the Phoenix PD as well as most law enforcement groups across the country have denounced this law, don't you?:doh
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Yeah, yeah. Small percent though. All you have to look at the Mayor of Phoenix. He supports illegals.
 
disneydude said:
How so? Los Angeles is a vastly diverse cultural city that recognizes the stupidity in the Arizona law.
Again...if it doesn't apply to us, then we shouldn't be doing any business with them in the first place, should we.
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Lies. I support Arizona's law. Don't speak for all of us.
 
phattonez said:
Lies. I support Arizona's law. Don't speak for all of us.
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Of course, not every person living here is going to be against the law. (Just the smart ones. [I jest moderately])
 
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disneydude said:
The thing that makes Los Angeles so great is the vast diversity and culture that we have here.

There isn't a city in the United States that has the same level of diversity that we do.

WE are lucky to live in this great city....;)
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I've lived in L.A. my entire life...After many visits to Chicago and New York City, I have mixed feelings about the greatness of Los Angeles. You can't beat the weather and the unique SoCal culture, food, lifestyle (Sand to Snow in 2 hours)... But the layout of the city creates an emotional detachment, lacking a center, and the shallowness of the entertainment business hurts the character of the city.


IMO - Chicago and New York City are as diverse as L.A. if not more so.

Believe it or not, there was a time when the 405 actually moved and getting to the West Side only took 30 minutes, door-to-door.
 
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The planning department has choked this city to death. It doesn't allow us to grow.
 
disneydude said:
Considering that a great deal of the Arizona economy depends on California, you'd better hope that not too many other California cities follow suit. :2wave:
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Actually, I don't really care. I only hope AZ boycotts SD, and other cities.
So you support other States having a say on how CA/LA is governed?
 
Oddly enough.... After speaking with LAPD... I had a VERY warm reception and not only sent a email with info they didnt know about

"I cannot go to Arizona today without a passport," Councilman Ed Reyes said before the vote. "If I come across an officer who's had a bad day and feels the picture on my ID is not me, I could be summarily deported -- no questions asked. That is not American."
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but other things too like the nut job regarding the La Raza terrorists. :)
 
disneydude said:
I don't see how this affects us much at all economically.
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Well let's see...when they already have city attorneys wasting their time figuring out how to get out of contracts and they make decisions based on their opposition rather than good business sense I don't see how they can NOT affect us economically.

I think its important for our city to take a moral stand against this law.
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I think it's important for us to take a stand and support this law.

We should be keeping our money here in Los Angeles, or at least in California, rather than doing business with states that don't uphold our moral values.
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And I think we should be spending our money wisely rather than fighting another state for actually trying to uphold the rule of law. :shrug:
 
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