The lunatic fringe

Is the majority in the Arizona legislature and governor's office.  It's almost surreal.  They are passing legislation that deletes all requirements that their citizens comply with federal laws and regulations.  This inspired bit of nastiness is intended to make it illegal for illegal immigrants, or those who can't prove that they are legal immigrants, to drive cars, get medical care, send their kids to school and who knows what else.  Police also arrested and detained two immigration advocates pretty much for having the temerity to enter the State Capitol, a building that should be public.  The governor and/or the legislature have ruled that public funding will not be available for the uninsured residents who need transplant surgery.  Phoenix is hosting the Tea Party's national convention this weekend, which is ok, I suppose, and the Tea Party will be right at home here.  And I think I heard that Phoenix is also hosting a UFO convention.  Actually, it seems Phoenix may be the leader in UFO sightings, but I haven't check that out.  All of this nonsense is going on while the state labors under a 6.5 million dollar deficit, and I have found no legislative initiative that looks to creating jobs or reducing that deficit. 

The sacrifices I have to make to avoid Minnesota winters may be more than I can handle on a continuing basis.