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Reader weighs in on immigration issue

| July 6, 2012 6:00 AM

I clearly understand our government has a lot of issues concerning our health care and immigration. In our news about the ruling of the Supreme Court and Arizona, I am upset about the president's decision on the immigration issue. They talk about our borders and people coming into our country, concerned about checking people's status. Is this really fair? We have all kinds of immigrants in this country from all over the world. Why are we trying to single out certain immigrants? Is our country trying to go back like Hitler singled out the Jews? A lot of these Mexican immigrants come to work and to get a better opportunity in life for themselves and for their children. There are so many killings in Mexico because of the issues in the Fast and the Furious. Many that are being sent are in danger, as those crossing over. I truly understand the families of those border patrol members that were killed on duty, but what about the Mexicans that were killed? They have rights too. Everyone deserves a chance. I believe if our government and Congress works together and stops pointing fingers blaming our president, a lot could be done. As for the economy, maybe there'd be jobs if we put factories for American products other countries jobs because cheap labor.

Linda Toscano

Moses Lake