Ignoring immigration law not solving the problem
A reader criticizes defending illegal entry and urges consistent law enforcement. The letter argues selective enforcement harms the country, accuses media and politicians of using illegals as pawns, and stresses no room for emotion in applying the law.
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Not the Presidents Policy Letter on Illegal Immigration
A reader defends blaming parents for separation of migrant families, arguing Trump is not responsible and that illegality lies with those entering the country. He asserts consequences were expected, denounces sympathy, and insists citizens accept outcomes of illegal acts.
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Christians Repulsed by Trump's Immigration Policy
Frank Butcher from Lynchburg argues that many Christians oppose the policy separating immigrant children from parents. He says harming children is immoral and blames Trump for creating the situation, while mocking opposing views as irrelevant.
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Today in History Highlights a mixed bag of notable dates
On this date in history several events are noted. In 1782 Congress approved the Great Seal of the United States. In 1921 Alice Robertson became the first woman to preside over a House session. In 1943 Detroit racial rioting prompted federal troops and over 30 deaths. In 1948 Toast of the Town debuted on CBS. In 1967 Muhammad Ali was convicted for draft evasion. later overturned. Thought for Today quotes James Joyce.
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Trade wars hit Baytown jobs and local industry
Steve Showalter of Lee College in Baytown argues that tariffs and tariff threats from the Trump administration raise costs for Baytown manufacturing and the petrochemical port, deter investment, and fail to restore well paid factory jobs while globalization and automation erode employment. He notes NAFTA and TPP changes hurt local users of imports and exports, with broader consumer and steel worker impacts.
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Republicans suspect FBI hides Trump-Russia probe facts
Congressional investigators say the FBI stonewalled Congress for information on the Trump-Russia investigation. They point to the dossier, FISA abuse, and inquiries into informants as signs of concealment and seek details on how the inquiry began and what informants did.
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