Letters to the Editor Is there a way to stop the border crisis? – The Dallas Morning News
Truck inspection numbers, please
I would like to ask The Dallas Morning News to publish three numbers: How many trucks have been inspected by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers since the new policy was implemented; of the inspected trucks, how many were found to be carrying illegal drugs; and of the trucks inspected, how many were found to be carrying unauthorized immigrants. I look forward to seeing this information.
George Neary, Dallas/Preston Hollow
Im so tired of hearing about Gov. Greg Abbott and his ridiculous, dangerous and inhumane policies. He professes to be a Christian but cannot abide by the Sermon on the Mount or the teachings of Christ. I thought we were supposed to take care of the poor, hungry, homeless and those in need and especially care for children.
Child Protective Services is a Texas problem, and we can correct that problem with new leadership and a new Legislature more interested in citizens than special interests and excuses.
Immigration is a federal problem. Contact your senators and congressmen and insist that they look at the laws enacted during Ronald Reagans presidency and update them so whoever is in the White House has appropriate, updated laws to enforce.
To blame whoever is president for immigration policies is ridiculous. Put the blame on Congress where it belongs. Since those folks have failed to do anything for over 40 years, clean house and get rid of the career politicians, many of whom have been there for the entire 40 years and need to sail into the sunset. What better reason for term limits?
Norma Bell, Garland
Gov. Greg Abbott has thrown millions of our tax dollars on his border problem and is not wisely spending these funds. The enforcement folks are not even receiving adequate equipment, food, etc. He even tried to hinder trade from coming across the border with the fear of his ghost unauthorized immigrants sneaking in with the tomatoes and avocados. Whats his problem? Well, he is our problem.
Kurt Wolfenbarger, East Dallas
Re: Abbott presses for increased border security State unveils plans to search vehicles, bus migrants to Washington, D.C., April 7 news story.
The headline should have read Abbott invites migrants to cross Texas border with promises of free bus ride to Washington, D.C. I know his goal is to decrease illegal immigration, but his promise of a free bus ride to Washington, D.C., might actually increase illegal immigration.
M. James Brennan, Plano
There is no comparison between President Joe Biden and Donald Trumps handling of our borders. Trump enforced our laws to control illegal immigration, and Biden seems to ignore our immigration laws.
There is absolutely no need for immigration reform. The U.S. has the most liberal immigration laws in the world. Each year between 1 million and 2 million legal immigrants are welcomed into this country. They start the process in their home country and are screened in advance. You never mention this. If anything, this number of legal immigrants should be reduced.
Presidents Ronald Reagan through Barack Obama refused to enforce our immigration laws, and most gave amnesty. At no time did this lower illegal immigration or control it. It stayed the same. Amnesty for immigrants who broke the law is nothing but government dependency and future Democratic votes, but you wont acknowledge it.
Jack Chandler Myers, University Park
Re: Abbotts border costs growing Can state keep pouring money into mission? April 10 news story.
Regarding this front-page question asking if the state can keep pouring money into the border mission, the short answer is, Absolutely. Washington consistently spends money we dont have and must fulfill its responsibility to pay all related border protection costs. The precedent has been well-established, and its undeniable that the current administration has worsened the problem.
Another problem looms: Be prepared for the post-Title 42 border crush next month. We havent seen anything yet. Its coming like a runaway train. Texas should not be the solo defender for the entire country. The party in charge needs to assume blame and responsibility. All related costs should be borne by the Washington administration, not Texas alone. Gov. Greg Abbott should do whats necessary and send the tab to President Joe Biden.
James F. Van Gilder, Rockwall
Isnt there a typo in this front page headline? Shouldnt that read, Bidens border costs? Isnt that our federal border? Isnt President Joe Biden allowing the tsunami of unauthorized immigrants to flow into our country? With costs in terms of welfare, medical issues, drug dealing, tens of thousands of fentanyl and other drug-related deaths, dilution of our democracy and now even free mobile phones?
Gov. Greg Abbott, please keep spending what we need to spend until we vote in an administration that will live up to its obligation to firstly protect American citizens.
Jack Carroll, Irving/Las Colinas
Every day, every month, new records are being set as more authorized migrants cross and move northward at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Wall Street Journal reported 8,000 came over in one day recently. The Journal went on to state that officials are planning for up to 18,000 migrants per day when the health rule [Title 42] is lifted. What is the answer to chaos at the border? Not difficult: No more of President Joe Bidens open border policies.
Janet Duermeyer, North Richland Hills
One doesnt have to be the sharpest knife in the drawer to understand why The Dallas Morning News rarely allows any pushback on its biased journalism. Criticizing Gov. Greg Abbott for attempting to stop the gangs and drug cartels from smuggling unauthorized immigrants and drugs into the U.S and not hold the Biden administration accountable for its immigration policy is a head-in-the-sand type journalism.
Eureka! I got it.
Don Skaggs, Garland
Re: We need leadership on border crisis Its time to end Title 42 and also political stunts like immigrant buses to D.C, April 8 Editorials.
This editorial got the title right and thats about it. In Texas lingo, it was all hat and no cattle. You begin by informing us that President Joe Biden hasnt got a handle on this crisis any more than former President Donald Trump ... or Gov. Greg Abbott. Ya think? How can you possibly compare Trumps proactive measures, from building a wall to increased border law enforcement, etc., to Bidens red carpet rollout?
However, the jewel in this piece was chastising Abbotts plan to bus migrants to D.C. How can any journalist with a straight face make this assertion while ignoring Biden ongoing migrant flights? Your omission of this fact speaks volumes. But then again Dallas Morning News readers know not to expect any objective criticism of Biden, considering were still waiting for more coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop incident.
But giving us this headline and then slamming Republicans, all the while giving a pass to the one most responsible for this mess, is a new low.
Bruce Davidson, Carrollton
Contrary to this editorial, the Biden administration should not lift Title 42 that requires potential asylum-seekers to be adjudicated in Mexico or in their home country. Fact is, virtually all the migrants on our southern border are not legitimate asylum-seekers fleeing political persecution. Rather they are economic migrants who are attempting to circumvent our immigrant visa process a process that even during the draconian Trump years admitted 1,829,820 immigrants, who paid their fees, completed the required applications, obtained requisite medical and police clearances, and patiently waited for their consular interviews.
Legitimate asylum-seekers should be interviewed in any one of our nine consulates in Mexico, thus reducing the likelihood of those with questionable bona fides absconding once admitted into the U.S.
It is simply not true that our country is cold-hearted because it expects prospective immigrants to abide by the rules and not skip in line or violate the terms of their non-immigrant visas.
George Aldridge, Arlington
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