Immigration Politics - Florida: Tallahassee’s harsh immigration bills flunk common-sense test

An editorial from the Miami Herald

Tallahassee’s harsh immigration bills flunk common-sense test - Editorials - MiamiHerald.com: "Some lawmakers in Tallahassee apparently believe that the way to appease the state’s most strident voices on immigration is to adopt an Arizona-style bill, opening the door to a divisive, unneeded and emotionally-charged debate. It’s a huge mistake and a terrible distraction for lawmakers, who should focus on finding solutions for the very real economic problems facing Florida.

There is no convincing evidence that the state needs this legislation or that most voters want it. As so often happens with this topic, the politics of immigration threatens to overwhelm common sense."