The Nation Stands with Arizona by Dawn Wildman

The Nation Stands Up for Arizona           

It was my honor and pleasure to witness one of the most courageous acts I’ve seen in a long time. On May 29, 2010, 8,000+ people filled Diablo Stadium in Tempe Arizona to give thanks to Arizona’s citizens and Governor Jan Brewer for supporting the laws of our Nation. As many of us have read and watched elected officials all over the Untied States have decided to boycott Arizona for passing one of the most sweeping pieces of legislation to combat illegal immigration. This law known as SB 1070 is the enforcement of existing federal laws. Phoenix Arizona has seen a major uptick in violence which can be seen as the direct cause of illegal immigration and now has the unenviable distinction of being the second most likely city to be kidnapped from in the world.

Arizona was forced, by the lack of response from the federal government and even local officials, to take back their cities and counties. This charge was lead by Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Arizona Senator Russell Pearce who authored SB 1070. Now the Nation is helping Arizona by showing our appreciation with our consumer dollars. Many people from all over the country came to Arizona on this weekend to support and rally around Arizona for an event which was hosted by the Dallas Tea Party Patriots. Phillip Dennis and his group of fabulous volunteers put on a rally that was inspired and truly fabulous. There are many to thank for this day of celebration such as Deb Meyers who we understand is the wonder behind the scenes and a woman that everyone speaks highly about both in Texas and now in Arizona.

The evening festivities began with kind words and praise for our fallen as this was Memorial Day weekend. Mike Broomhead the host of The Valley Talk radio show in Phoenix was the Master of Ceremonies for the event and was joined by many radio personalities from all over the country. Mike Broomhead’s own brother Tom Broomhead was killed on Memorial Day seven years ago in Iraq in the line of duty and was praised as a hero. There was also a huge display of support and respect for the fallen law enforcement officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of Arizona.  They all sacrificed so others could be saved on both fronts, our veterans of war both domestic and foreign.

Dr. Gina Loudan from Ohio was a guest speaker and helped coined the phrase “BUYCOTT” and helped to turn this event and others like it viral through her show. Michael Barry of a Houston Texas talk radio show reminded everyone that the law enforcement in Texas now knows that one of the people on the FBI Most Wanted List , a Pakistani terrorist is in Houston. They have also found that 38 of the most heinous terrorist are also in Texas and that they came through the Mexican border.

 As we all gave a moment of silence for the brave men and women we were reminded that yet another Arizona peace officer had paid the ultimate sacrifice in Phoenix. This brave young man Officer Travis Murphy was killed in the line of duty just this past week and was mourned by all of Arizona.

Among the speakers was Mark Spencer of the Police Law Enforcement Association (PLEA), the largest law enforcement union in the state, who was strong in his words when he described how many men have given their lives in the pursuit of saving their fellow citizens. Six police officers have been killed and six more injured due to the illegal activities of some of the illegal immigrants invading Maricopa County.  Mark Spencer was even more passionate when he spoke of the change to police policy two years ago when they were “test driving “their ability to crack down on criminals who came to the region illegally over our borders, by enforcing the law on the books. Since they started this new policy 3000 illegal aliens have been deported just this year and they saw no increase in their budget and no persons civil rights were offended in the process. As Sheriff Joe was to state later when he spoke, “Where was the government then?” Now the federal government has seen to discriminate against a state that is merely enforcing existing laws that the federal government agencies seem to refuse to do.

When Phillip and Victoria Dennis spoke their words touched the crowd as Victoria is a legal immigrant from Colombia and came to the United States legally recently. Victoria spoke with passion and tears in her native language Spanish as Phillip translated. Mrs. Dennis , who was also recovering from a terrible car accident was at the event despite wearing a neck collar brace due to her injuries, to speak about her experience of coming to this country as legal immigrant and how much it means to her to be here. Phillip ad Victoria traveled from Dallas, Texas to plan and execute a wonderful event in Tempe. Victoria  quoted Isaiah 5:20 which says, “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil. Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness. Who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.”

Phillip ended his speech with an appropriate joke for Arizona citizens by saying that the volunteers had worked harder on this event than John McCain is in trying to convince everyone he is a conservative. The crowd roared with laughter at this moment. There were so many great quotes during this 3 ½ hour event here are just a few:

Los Angeles activist Ted Hayes: “The majority of black citizens are against illegal immigration” and that the illegal immigrants are,” stealing the legacy of my people”. “The 14^th Amendment was given to m people not based on the color of my skin, or the kinkiness f my hair, or the thickness of my lips but based on the unique experience of my people coming to this country.”

Lauren Hodge from the radio show the Brazen 3 and Hot Tea Radio said: “The border(fence) around  the White House is enforced! She told the story of what Yamamoto said after the United States declared war on Japan after the bombing of Pearl harbor,  Lauren said, “Look at the awakening of the sleeping giant here today!”

The spirit of the American people is always taken for granted and probably always will be those not in touch with that spirit! The spirit was alive and well in Arizona on this day!

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