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is this a good letter from Sheriff Arpaio's letter to Al Sharpton?

Sheriff Arpaio's letter to Al Sharpton Maricopa County Sheriff's Office ^ | April 13, 2009 | Sheriff Joe Arpaio Reverend Al Sharpton 106 West 145th Street Harlem, New York City , New York 10039 Fax: 212 690 3070 Dear Reverend Sharpton: I have read about you with much interest since learning of the protest you plan to lead against me in Maricopa County in June as a way to force my resignation or removal from office. Your public proclamation leads me to the conclusion: not only do you not understand Arizona ; you also do not understand democracy. As the elected Sheriff who, so far has been elected to five consecutive four-year terms, I answer to the four million residents of Maricopa County . I do not answer to the whims of the media, or locally and nationally elected officials who want open borders and who have their own agendas. Nor do I answer to a publicity hound outside interloper who has demonstrated no interest in looking for the truth before making loud uninformed noises. While your public outcries are colorful, there are several instances where you have inserted yourself into other people's affairs without knowing any of the facts. Poor judgment has caused you plenty of trouble in the past and promises to do so again. Most earnest people want to learn by their mistakes. You seem to glory in repeating them. I would like to help you avoid further embarrassment by assisting in your understanding of the illegal immigration problem here in my county. When and if you do make the trip here, I invite you to call me to talk about these false allegations. We can discuss how my deputies are extensively trained by the federal government to properly combat illegal immigration and how the laws of this state allow this Sheriff's Office to question and investigate the immigration status of those people deputies detain in the course of our everyday law enforcement duties. Don't make the same mistake made by the four Democratic Congressmen calling for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation of this office. They and other politicians relied solely on media reports and anti-law enforcement handouts that are replete with inaccuracies. They have brainwashed a handful of local residents to believe these lies. Rest assured that the men and women of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office do not racially profile anyone. However, we do enforce the state and federal illegal immigration laws. And we will continue to do so as long as these laws are on the books. You can parachute into town, stomp your feet up and down and hold more press conferences against me -- that is a hallmark of democracy too -- but you will not stop me, nor slow me down for one second, from doing what is right. Before you bring your circus to town and take to our streets by marching against this Sheriff, let's get you fully informed for a change. Congressman John Conyers did not have the courtesy to respond to my invitation to visit with me personally. I hope you will consider my invitation. Surely, a man like yourself -- a reverend -- who famously preaches from the church pulpit understands the infinite wisdome of these words: You shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. Let's talk about the truth, Reverend. I await your response. Sincerely, (signature) Joe Arpaio Sheriff, Maricopa County

Public Comments

1. If it's authentic, good for the sheriff. I haven't checked it out, but to be honest, the letter sounds like Sheriff Joe! He is well loved in Arizona. No wonder. I don't believe Sharpton will care one way or the other. He doesn't understand the immigration problem at all. Or a lot of other things either.
2. A good letter if real! Sharpton has opened his mouth on many racial issues without getting all the facts first. Jessee Jackson is just as bad especially if a black person is the alleged victim. Remember the police brutality charges? Even when black police officers were beating a black driver or had someone on the ground-out came the racial allegations until the truth was found out.
3. Sharpton is an idiot and Sheriff Joe is a hero!
4. It is a very truthful letter but Sharpton is not interested in the truth he only wants to stir up trouble so he can collect more money to stir up more trouble to collect more money.......!~!
5. Sheriff Joe, The racists sack of crap has yet to apologize for his role in the Twanna Brawley scandal. Keep applying pressure.
6. Love it heres a link every one....Someone needs to put that worthless Sharpton in his place....
7. Sharpton may have bitten off more than he can chew....Hope to see you in June clown.