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Ask Governor Schwarzenegger

Governor speaks about concerns of citizens via webcast

The second of the "Ask Governor Schwarzenegger" online events took place Wednesday. People submitted questions via a form on the governor's Web site, and specific questions were asked of the governor by a moderator. California is the only state in the nation to have a live online video forum with the governor, according to the Governor's Office. "That's what it's all about, to be available to the people, so people have access to me and they feel connected," said Schwarzenegger. There were few technical difficulties except for some momentary scratchiness and low volume.

When asked about a proposed bill to limit cell phone use while driving, the governor said he had not read it and did not think he should comment. However he did say that if he ever caught his teenaged daughter driving and making a call, she'd soon be riding the bus.

Participants were obviously concerned about immigration and border security. Schwarzenegger endorses reform of immigration laws and increased border security. He said that it is the federal government's responsibility to secure California's borders, including keeping them closed to terrorists. "The federal government is responsible to secure our borders and also responsible to reform the immigration system so people can work here legally, so let's bring it up to date." The governor was also adamant about helping those immigrants who need help, speaking with pride about the after-school English programs offered in California.

Participants asked Schwarzenegger a wide range of questions about issues such as California's three-strikes law, prisons, and recidivism rates, and also some not-so pressing questions such as the legalization of ferrets and whether or not he was planning another Terminator movie.