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So, I was curious to see what the Mayoral candidates were saying about immigration beyond what was said in that article awhile back. So, I looked through Claudia Walter's site, and found nothing. I looked through Rex Griswold's site, and again found nothing. However, on Scott Smith's site, I found his position on Immigration, and I saw this video. So, 75% of the people in Mesa think that Immigration is a major problem, and only one candidate is talking about it?
The other interesting thing is that the Trib tries to connect the enforcement of immigration and relations with the hispanic community. I would venture to guess that if you asked the member of the hispanic community about their issues, it would be more than just illegal immigration. However, people assume that would be their number one issue. In many cases, I highly doubt it.
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While Scott Smith might be the only one talking about the immigration problem - which I agree is very important - I was also very offended at his negative references in the Mesa Republic where he stated something along the lines that Mesa was becoming known for the payday loan places and tattoo parlors. The payday loan comment I didn't care one way or the other about but to almost put down the whole tattoo community is a total knock and I found to be very short sighted on his part. I moved here almost a year ago to the day and I happen to be a professional woman, college educated and a productive member of society who just happens to have tattoos. And that comment just really made it seem like - ok well not SEEM like - because he was pretty clear in his negative thoughts of inked people. I recently purchased a home in Mesa since I have decided after a year that Mesa is where I want to live the rest of my years, so hopefully a short sighted man like Scott will not be voted into office today.
I personally know Scott Smith's son. He has a few tattoos so I don't think his intention is to put down the whole tattoo community. He has said that the problem is when all people know you for are your tattoo parlors and payday loan centers.
I dont care HOW he meant it - to mention it at all in a negative way is a put down - flat out simple
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