"Jail inmates to clean up desert mess
Sheriff: It helps planet, fights illegal immigration
Water bottles. Sleeping bags. Empty food containers.
It's an unsightly mess left behind at temporary campsites set up by illegal immigrants trekking through Maricopa County's desert areas.
And starting today, about 200 jail inmates will be cleaning it up.
Deputies have been coming across campsites and snapping photos of the filth since Arpaio's anti-human-smuggling unit began looking for and arresting illegal immigrants in March. So far, 351 illegal immigrants have been jailed, and Arpaio said their mess needs to be cleaned up.
Deputy Chief Brian Sands estimates there are about 15 large illegal campsites in the western part of the county. They are used as "drop zones" and temporary staging areas for illegal immigrants."
I understand there are tons and tons of trash and it is ruining wildlife areas. Public parks have areas closed because they aren't safe.
Your thoughts?
2006-12-02 11:31:00 · 12 answers · asked by DAR 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/1201dumping1201.html
2006-12-02 11:31:19 · update #1
Sounds like a great plan to me! Inmates could well be used to clean trash, and indeed build a wall ... :) As someone said, labor doesn't come much cheaper than that ... :)
2006-12-02 15:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Good time to work, it's cool in Arizona now.
The millions of pounds of trash left in the National Forrest by illegal aliens could easily catch on fire during the lighting storms.
2006-12-02 13:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a wonderful idea! I mean have you seen pics of these areas? It's unbelievable. Tons of trash, bikes, you name it, it's there. I just love this guy for standing up and doing something about this and having these people do something useful during their stay.
2006-12-02 11:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the man should recieve some recognition by our worthless govt. hes diong a great job.
2006-12-02 14:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Isn't that against their Civil Rights? I think white protestant, Anglos should be made to do the job. JUST KIDDING!!!!!
Work them until they drop. Make them think The United States is hell and Mexico is second only to heaven.
2006-12-02 14:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by scallywag 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love this guy! Sounds like a great idea, to me! Now, this is what I call "cheap labor!" Ha!
2006-12-02 14:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by Daisy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should do something to earn those boloney sandwichs and those clean pink uniforms!!then they stay out of jail! I think it is good civil contribution to society.
2006-12-02 11:40:44 · answer #7 · answered by richard c 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Frecken brilliant~ damn that guy is awesome~ Americas saviour vs pro-illegals~ "ProCriminals"
2006-12-02 11:35:52 · answer #8 · answered by WriteAndWrong 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
finally someone is doing something for the problem.
Thanks, Sheriff Joe!!
2006-12-02 15:07:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What they need to do is bury some landmines out there.
http://media.americancomedynetwork.com/FILES/MexTourism.swf
2006-12-02 13:24:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋