Mayor Kevin Johnson

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is another elected official who is a political whore. I know those are strong words but they are reserved for those who deserve it. Yesterday he called for economic sanctions against the state of Arizona for its new immigration law and today he backpedaled because sanctions would hurt their economy. Really?!?!

Now he is planning on flying to Phoenix to discuss what he describes as an "un-American" and "morally wrong" law with other elected officials. Really... how is it un-American to uphold the Constitution and why is a law that enforces it morally wrong? These are just empty words used to incite people to disobey the law of the land. Where I come from we call that treason.

"This is an example of us taking a step backward," Johnson said. "I want to do what I can do, find a balance and send a strong message...This is a personal issue for me, a fundamental issue of justice..." Again these are just empty words, if he really wanted justice he would be calling for the deportation of all the criminals who crossed our borders illegally.

The mayor said the new immigration law – which requires police to check for immigration status if they suspect a person is in the country illegally – would encourage "discretionary bigotry" and that Arizona needs to be sent a message.

The message has come in loud and clear; we need to shred the Constitution because Johnson doesn't think its relevant anymore. But if some homeless people broke into his home, he would be crying for law and order real fast. No matter how much he says otherwise, this doesn't affect him personally, it's all being done for show and that makes him just another political hack.

The Sacramento Bee reports that it was unclear Wednesday what, if any, contracts the city has with businesses based in Arizona. A resolution removing economic connections with the state would require City Council approval. Some members of the council were supportive of Johnson's pitch. "It might be symbolic, but I think it's an important gesture in standing up to racism, standing up to intolerance and things that are un-American," said Councilman Kevin McCarty. McCarty added that the city should still consider a resolution – even a symbolic one – to cut ties with Arizona.

Is anyone else fed up with these political idiots?