Isaac
Years ago

Suns making a political statement: "Los Suns"

The "Los Suns" jerseys the Phoenix Suns wear annually for the NBA's "Noche Latina" program just went from marketing gimmick to political statement.
In announcing the Suns would wear their Spanish jerseys for Game 2 against the San Antonio Spurs -- which falls on the Mexican holiday known as Cinco de Mayo -- Suns owner Robert Sarver went out of his way to knock Arizona's controversial immigration enforcement law known as Senate Bill 1070.

Good for Sarver. The only time we're used to seeing pro sports team owners take a public stance on a political legislation is when there's a stadium funding bill on the ballot. But something has gotten into Sarver.
The bill was signed into law last month by Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer. It makes it a misdemeanor for immigrants to be in Arizona without proper documents and allows police officers to request proof of status if there is a "reasonable suspicion" that the person is in the country illegally.
"The frustration with the federal government's failure to deal with the issue of illegal immigration resulted in passage of a flawed state law. However intended, the result of passing this law is that our basic principles of equal rights and protection under the law are being called into question, and Arizona's already struggling economy will suffer even further setbacks at a time when the state can ill-afford them."

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Anonymous  
Years ago

nice

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Big Ads  
Years ago

Ah, esto es una declaración mayor ser hecha por un propietario de licencia de deporte. La situación llega a ser un chiste más grande cada día tan es agradable ver una personalidad marca tan visible una declaración tan grande en la etapa grande. Bueno en usted Robert Sarver

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Tipo  
Years ago

Politics and sports should be kept apart. I respect the gesture but am not a fan at all

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