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Georgia legislators, I understand you are working on a bill that will mirror Arizona's illegal immigration bill. Good for you! You have my undying support for your endeavor.
Just as local and state police are called upon to assist the federal agents charged with drug enforcement and Homeland Security measures, so should we assist in any way possible to stem the tide of illegal immigrants coming to America.
Please do not worry about any boycotts from other "sanctuary" cities or states. This has already proven to be a folly for San Diego and others who have advocated it. It pledged to boycott Arizona with an estimated impact of $90 million over the next five years. Arizona responded in kind, which cost San Diego $10 million in one month alone.
Please pass this bill ASAP! Let's free up some jobs for the unemployed citizens of Georgia, and jail the employers of the illegal immigrants while we are at it.
Lee Marchetta
Gainesville