They may call themselves "sanctuary cities," but very few of them are offering sanctuary to the illegal immigrants in Arizona who now face possible arrest and deportation.
As San Francisco and other "sanctuary cities" declare war on Arizona over its new law cracking down on illegal immigrants, most state and local governments that provide a safe haven to undocumented workers refused to publicly roll out a welcome mat for the estimated 440,000 illegals in the Grand Canyon state.
Several mid-size cities and states with policies that seek to protect undocumented workers either declined to comment to FoxNews.com on whether it would accept Arizona's illegal immigrants or said the possibility had not been considered.
"We don't have any actions planned," said Jillian Schoene, a spokeswoman for Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski. "If I have a chance to take this up with the governor, I'll call you back."
Bill Begley, a spokesman for Mayor Mike Moncrief of Fort Worth, Texas, told FoxNews.com that he couldn't comment on whether the city, with its population of more than 700,000, would take in any of Arizona's illegal immigrants.
"We'd have to sit down about any overt offer that would address that issue," he said. "That's not something I can talk about off the top of my head."
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...zonas-new-immigration-law-offering-sanctuary/
Bitch and complain about Arizona, but then shut up immediately about having the illegals move to their state or city.
As San Francisco and other "sanctuary cities" declare war on Arizona over its new law cracking down on illegal immigrants, most state and local governments that provide a safe haven to undocumented workers refused to publicly roll out a welcome mat for the estimated 440,000 illegals in the Grand Canyon state.
Several mid-size cities and states with policies that seek to protect undocumented workers either declined to comment to FoxNews.com on whether it would accept Arizona's illegal immigrants or said the possibility had not been considered.
"We don't have any actions planned," said Jillian Schoene, a spokeswoman for Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski. "If I have a chance to take this up with the governor, I'll call you back."
Bill Begley, a spokesman for Mayor Mike Moncrief of Fort Worth, Texas, told FoxNews.com that he couldn't comment on whether the city, with its population of more than 700,000, would take in any of Arizona's illegal immigrants.
"We'd have to sit down about any overt offer that would address that issue," he said. "That's not something I can talk about off the top of my head."
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201...zonas-new-immigration-law-offering-sanctuary/
Bitch and complain about Arizona, but then shut up immediately about having the illegals move to their state or city.
its not an argumentum ad popularem....he is not saying it to 'prove' a point, he is saying the people would not support such a move by their public officials...and that is why the public officials who run the city will not risk political fall out from opening their doors....hence, his point about 'not in my backyard'....IOW...they bitch about AZ law, but will not open up their doors for fear the voters will turn on them
