Immigration concerns are real
The federal judge’s Arizona ruling blocks new immigration restrictions that the judge said went way too far in ousting Mexicans. Many Americans disagree with the judge. One argument against the federal blockage is that illegal immigrants must not be tolerated for the sake of our national well-being. We are a nation based on democratic laws and cannot sustain that democracy when our laws are ruled by courts as illegalities.
A lack of screening illegal immigrants provides criminals a way to immerse among the larger number and enter the U.S. undetected. Numerous Americans take exception to the financial burdens imposed on citizens. Most illegal immigrants drive without car insurance, use the emergency hospital entrance for primary medical treatment and get a free education for the illegal children brought in with them. Furthermore, illegal immigrants use community pantries and other charitable organizations like Goodwill stores. Jobs are corralled away by illegal immigrants who accept lower wages in order to get those jobs. All this takes away opportunities intended for low-income Americans.
Opponents of immigration enforcement say Americans are duped into an emotionally-charged political climate because of the upcoming election. These opponents assert the issue is fanned to a frenzy by political parties that are maneuvering candidates to win. However, it is the disavowing of illegal immigration concerns that is a fabrication. The concerns are real. The emotionally-charged election climate is a reflection of the People’s Will to enforce immigration law.
John Clayton
Grinnell
Quit telling me how to live
Duffy has done it again with his message of art (“Duffy’s View,” Aug. 12). His vision of showing Bob VanderPlaats doling out his form of justice by fire shows how out of touch (VanderPlaats) really is, as well as his complete lack of understanding of the constitution. I am tired of the self-righteous trying to tell the rest of us how to live. VanderPlaats needs to understand that this is not a Democratic or Republican issue — it is about doing the right thing for all Americans.
Deb McMahon
Des Moines
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