Archived Opinion

Obama plan sticks it to legal immigrants

To the Editor:

If Editor Scott McLeod thinks that Obama is giving the finger to the GOP with his amnesty for illegals, think again. The finger is really being pointed at the millions of potential immigrants from all parts of the world who are waiting in line (some for as long as 10 years), following the process, obeying the laws, and have not been processed yet. This is a slap in their face. They’d have better luck buying a plane ticket to Tijuana and walking across, then waiting for the White House to give them a free pass. Immigrants are welcome in this country; always have been. Just ring the bell at the front door.

Donald Pierce

Barker’s Creek

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