OPINION:
Stop the hand-wringing and nonsense rhetoric and take the necessary actions to permanently end the uncontrolled, Democrat-inspired illegal immigration, with its financial harm and loss of innocent lives (“Caravan grows to 14,000 people: Report,” Web, Oct. 22).
Former President Barack Obama allowed the Islamic State free passage to take over areas in Iraq and Syria, and the consequences were catastrophic. Are we to believe that neither Mexico nor the United States is capable of stopping an invading force from openly traveling on highways and bridges and entering their nation? That would not be possible if political divisions did not exist.
Road blocks, no support for the invaders, and the show of force to repel them are essential. Democrats must join with Republicans to enforce our current laws and expedite new policies that protect our country. Building the needed border walls, denying entry at the border and immediate deportation of anyone who enters our country without permission should be the priorities.
MARVIN L. HOOVIS
Centerville, Mass.
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