I have a problem, actually two. First, I am white, 75 and bald on top. Second, I have been invited to see my granddaughter’s new house, and herein lies the problem. I have to drive. Are you ready for this: to Arizona!

I am afraid my drive through Arizona could be spoiled by a black or Hispanic police officer because I am not of their color. Nagging, questioning the authenticity of my Texas driver license as I am not a true Texan even though the wife is. This is due to the new law Arizona will have on immigration. Article 2 of the law prohibits racial discrimination.

When I heard that Texas might pass a similar law I didn’t become physically sick as the managing editor of another area newspaper (Sunday, May 2) so elegantly put it, but as I hollered “Way to go, Gov” I accidently pushed the button on my lift chair which lifted me so fast I wet my pants. Then again, old folks do that pretty regular.

This is not a new law. It is a carbon copy of Federal law US Code Title 8, 1304, 1324 and Section 1324a, which has been in place since 1940.

A green card is issued to all permanent residents as proof that they are authorized to live and work in the United States. If you are a permanent resident, age 18 or older, you are required to have a valid green card in your possession at all times.

I believe Ms. Pena can now join the ranks with the U.S. Attorney General, the director of Homeland Security, State Department representative Crowley, and let’s not forget Obama, who have not read the 12-page law yet are so venomously opposed to it.

Mexico’s Population Law, “authorizes whether Federal, State or Municipal are required to demand that foreigners prove their legal presence in the country, before attending to any issues.”

Six out of 10 legal aliens are for the Arizona law, according to the latest news poll.

L T Mick

Kempner