Bob Beauprez is in favor of a $4 million system that would help block services to illegal immigrants, according to the Denver Post.
From the article, "Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez said Friday he is willing to spend $4 million on a computer system that would allow the state to block services to illegal immigrants, even if it would not be cost effective...
"After demonstrating a device built by a Denver company that can scan identification cards and compare the information with fingerprints on file, the two-term congressman said the state has to show it is serious about stopping illegal immigration.
"Beauprez said devices like the one developed in Colorado to check identity cards could allow the state to block services to illegal immigrants. A initiative to bar such services has been proposed for the November ballot...
"According to the company, BSI2000, the Verus2000, which is about the size of a large toaster, provides 'verification of green cards in a table top system that is affordable and simple to use.'"
Category: Denver November 2006 Election
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