The rally is called Phoenix Rising for a reason. On this day Americans will come together and watch as the Phoenix rises from the ashes of non-enforcement of our immigration laws that has gone on for decades. They will stand for the rule of law and in support of Arizona and its new law SB1070. They will call for a groundswell of other states to take on the duty our federal government has failed to uphold.
This promises to be the largest rally in American history demanding that the states and federal government secure our borders and crack down on illegal immigration. The federal government has been shirking its duty for far too long as Americans have carried the burden of their lack of action. All the while Americans have been demanding that our laws be enforced - and we have been ignored.
Backers of Arizona's new immigration law will rally at the state Capitol on Saturday and the following weekend in another round of demonstrations over the controversial legislation.Unlike illegal aliens and their extremist backers, the Phoenix Rising folks won't be rioting:
Saturday's "Phoenix Rising" rally comes about a week after thousands of people on both sides of the Senate Bill 1070 dispute demonstrated in Phoenix and Tempe. The rally June 12 is being led by two Florida radio-show hosts ....
Saturday's rally could draw 10,000 to 15,000 participants, including people from outside the state, said organizer Daniel Smeriglio, head of the Pennsylvania-based Voice of the People USA, which opposes illegal immigration.
He said the rally will call for enforcement of immigration laws and support for Arizona businesses, as well as attempt to get the attention of politicians.
"The elected officials work for us," Smeriglio said. "We have to make them hear our voices. These mass demonstrations are a way to do so."
Check back here late tonight for an update. I should have a full report with pictures sometime tomorrow morning.
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