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Archive for June, 2010
Exhaustion.
Jun 14th
WARNING: Sleepy stream of consciousness ahead.
I think I’m hitting my limit.
All these weekends away are starting to take a toll on me. I feel like I can go into hibernation mode for a few weeks with no problem.
To give you perspective, I’ve been in 3 different states the past 3 weekends. One of those states is not Georgia. We’re staying put this coming weekend, and then we’re off to the semi-annual training. 5 of 6 weekends not in Georgia. Add in the 40+ hour work weeks of stress sandwiched between these weekends and you’ve got a inevitable mental revolt on your hands.
I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining (though it’s probably coming out that way) – I’ve enjoyed all my trips for their corresponding reasons. I like my job, even though it makes my brain explode sometimes. I’m just tired, that’s all.
It doesn’t look like I’m going to get a bona fide vacation this year either. One day I’ll get enough vacation days (and salary!) to account for conferences and trainings AND a real actual vacation.
Arizona Immigration Law
Jun 2nd
Can you tell me what the outrage is about this Arizona immigration law? Why is everyone so up in arms about it?
I’m not seeing what the issue is here with the following law.
834b. (a) Every law enforcement agency in the State shall fully cooperate with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service regarding any person who is arrested if he or she is suspected of being present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws. (b) With respect to any such person who is arrested, and suspected of being present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws, every law enforcement agency shall do the following: (1) Attempt to verify the legal status of such person as a citizen of the United States, an alien lawfully admitted as a permanent resident, an alien lawfully admitted for a temporary period of time or as an alien who is present in the United States in violation of immigration laws. The verification process may include, but shall not be limited to, questioning the person regarding his or her date and place of birth, and entry into the United States, and demanding documentation to indicate his or her legal status. (2) Notify the person of his or her apparent status as an alien who is present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws and inform him or her that, apart from any criminal justice proceedings, he or she must either obtain legal status or leave the United States. (3) Notify the Attorney General of the State and the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service of the apparent illegal status and provide any additional information that may be requested by any other public entity. (c) Any legislative, administrative, or other action by a city, county, or other legally authorized local governmental entity with jurisdictional boundaries, or by a law enforcement agency, to prevent or limit the cooperation required by subdivision (a) is expressly prohibited.