THE NATION'S MOST FAMOUS SHERIFF

That's what we have in Sheriff Joe Arapaio. Love him or hate him, he's ours.

Those that protest against him, detest him, and wish he'd retire or move or pass away feel that way because of illegal immigration. They seem to ignore the operative word illegal. Instead they focus on racial stereotyping or racial profiling. But, please tell me who are trying to enter our country illegally? Aren't they Hispanic? Mostly Mexicans?

Then when he arrests them, they object; they claim he is picking on them, when all they're trying to do is improve their lives. Many send the money back home that they make by working hard in America. The last half is correct. But we can't overlook the fact that they are entering and staying in our country illegally.

As soon as the laws change, rest assured that Sheriff Joe will not try to round up any Mexicans in drop houses in the valley. There will be no need. But the protests should center around lawmakers and not law upholders.

But he makes the men prisoners wear pink underwear. That is the color of choice made by him and those in charge. Everyone knows it. If you don't like it--then don't break the law. Or elect to go to another AZ city where the incarcerated ones get white underwear. At least they are provided the necessities, but c'mon, they're supposed to have a choice of color?

But he makes them stay in Tent City, outside in the sweltering heat of AZ. Again; that's correct, because of the overflow of criminals. As the old cliche goes, don't do the crime if you can't do the time. He provides shade, a bed or cot, and plenty of water. His guards are there, too, in that heat and with more clothes on than most of the inmates.

By now you see I'm in Joe's corner. I'm appreciative of law enforcement and to me Joe is one of the best. He'd never go for the poster in the picture no matter what his critics think.