Redux

I have said polls can be a valuable tool to assess public opinion.

As you recently commented to me...."dont put words in my mouth"

But public policy should be based on enforceable laws that can stand a constitutional test, not public opinion polls.

Two of the most conservative governors, while avoiding the question of the constitutionality of the AZ law, have said it is bad public policy.

Bob McDonell, gov. of Virginia - "I’m concerned about the whole idea of carrying papers and always have to be able to prove your citizenship. That brings up shades of some other regimes that were not particularly helpful to democracy and civil rights."

Rick Perry, gov. of Texas - ""I fully recognize and support a state’s right and obligation to protect its citizens, but I have concerns with portions of the law passed in Arizona and believe it would not be the right direction for Texas,"