Arizona, "Papers Please"

How refreshing it is to blog about other states and their kooky laws instead of Oklahoma! So in my opinion the new law in Arizona legalizes racial profiling and discrimination. Where are the true conservatives and Teabaggers on this matter? How can one live in a state/city where the state and local government can approach anyone and ask, "papers please." How do conservatives overlook this obvious overreach of the government? Simple, they're all old white guys who won't be asked for their papers. They have a fear of foreigners (Mexicans) and they fear their jobs will be taken away; you know because most middle aged white guys wash dishes in a restaurant, work the crops during harvest season, or nanny for rich white families.

What are the political consequences of the new law? Over time republicans will see an erosion of their Hispanic base, it's already happening. The Latino vote continues to grow in this country and it may be devastating to conservatives. Imagine elections where states like Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Florida and Texas are considered swing states due to an influx of Hispanic votes coming to the democratic side. Could a republican ticket win a national campaign without a couple of these states? Conservatives never think long term.

Here are some solutions I think are a good start to sane immigration reforms:

• Amnesty for those who are already in the country illegally. Not necessary free and clear, but some kind of quick path to get everyone legalized.
• Enforce the laws we do have. If this means more man power at the boarders, so be it.
• More work visas for those who want to work across the boarder and return home to Mexico at the end of the work day.
• Punish businesses heavily for the employment of illegal immigrants, another example of enforcing the laws we already have.
• A national work identification system so employers are confident they are hiring a legal citizen.

Most of the suggestions above I have seen proposed by both conservatives and liberals. Why can't we start there instead of this "papers please" approach? Opinions?