Arizona’s Anti-Immigrant Sheriff Recruits Celebs

By Michael Lopez

It looks like Arizona isn’t any closer to resolving its immigration tensions. For one thing, the state re-elected controversial governor, Jan Brewer, in November. And beyond that, Sheriff Joe Arpaio (who’s had plenty of SB 1070 protests outside his office) is trying to recruit high-profile celebrities for a so-called “illegal-alien hunting posse!"

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So far Arpaio has sworn in actor Steven Seagal, Lou Ferrigno from the old Incredible Hulk TV show, and a star from the 1960’s version of Mission Impossible. We were actually a bit surprised to hear Seagal’s name in the mix, seeing how he recently starred in Robert Rodriguez’ anti-SB 1070 movie, Machete.

Ferrigno is another story entirely. A former bodybuilding rival of Arnold Schwarzenegger, he’s spoken out very harshly against illegal amnesty, even going so far as to make threats during his “swearing in” speech,

"I am here because of my strong stance. This posse is the power of the county. I must warn you that we are in for a rude awakening, because this country right now is in a lot of danger.”

It seems to us that there’s more of a danger in publicly preaching intolerance. And Arpaio is looking to spread that negative message even further. So far, he’s recruited 55 volunteers to sign up for his “posse” and we have no doubt that he’s eager to add more.

Source: [Terra]

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Tags arizona, Cultura, Immigration, Joe Arpaio, Lou Ferrigno, SB 1070, Steven Seagal