‘Los Suns’ jerseys ready for Game 2 in wake of Arizona law
Phoenix Suns’ Managing Partner Robert Sarver and starting Point Guard Steve Nash both denounced the controversial immigration bill, SB 1070. Sarver, who also decided to allow the Suns to wear the “Los Suns” jerseys in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Spurs in honor of Cinco de Mayo, discussed the potential harm the bill will have to Arizona’s tanking economy. He said that one of the goals for the state is to create jobs for people, and this bill will repel businesses. Of course, he also saw the bill as a violation of “basic principles of equal rights and protection under the law.” He hopes that the federal government will step in and deal with the situation. Steve Nash, who is a native of Canada, spoke openly about it. On the shown Pardon the Interruption, Nash said, “I’m against it. I think this is a bill that really damages our civil liberties.”
I was actually watching the show on ESPN when Nash was being interviewed by Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser, the hosts and debaters on the show. At that moment, I was extremely happy to see that Nash was against it. I was even happier to see that the Suns organization was against after hearing reports that owners of the Arizona Diamonbacks, the baseball team, supported the bill.
I was also glad to see that the Suns wore the “Los Suns” jerseys proudly as they won the 2nd game of the series. In fact, teams in both the NBA and MLB occasionally wear jerseys in honor of Hispanic Heritage month. If there is a substantial amount of public support within Arizona to get rid of the bill, the state should think seriously about repealing it.
-Ben F.
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