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The Gazette * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * SMS * Email * Print * Copy article link * Save * Facebook * Twitter * WhatsApp * SMS * Email * Print * Copy article link * Save LAWS LIKE THIS DON’T WORK The Democrats in Denver once again are defying the Constitution. They are attempting to ban law abiding citizens from carrying a defensive firearm in “sensitive areas” such as parks and churches. Schools are the most sensitive of sensitive areas, and it’s against the law to have a firearm in a school. Those “gun free zone” laws couldn’t stop Columbine, Sandy Hook, Parkland and Uvalde because criminals don’t follow the law! They kill in sensitive areas because they know they won’t face armed resistance, and they can kill more. Make murder against the law and that would stop murders, right? It is apparent that laws like this don’t work and violate our freedom. Why are the Democrats ignoring their oath of office to propose these gun bans? Because many of them are bought and paid for by radical New York billionaire anti-gunner Michael Bloomberg. This hypocrite spends his family fortune trying to disarm law-abiding Americans while having an army of heavily armed bodyguards protecting him. It is pathetic that the Democrats in Denver take their orders from Bloomberg instead of the good people of Colorado. This unconstitutional gun control effort might not matter to you. Maybe you don’t own a gun. If the radical left can go after this freedom, it’s a matter of time before they assail a right that you do care about. The time stand against leftist tyranny is now. Make your voice heard at the Capitol. Our freedom depends on it. Kevin O’Neil Colorado Springs Immigration needs to be fi XED I write this in response to Lee Peterson’s letter Wednesday titled, “For those extending a welcome mat”. We have a humanitarian crisis at our border; we know that. What does it take for someone to leave everything they know to embark on a hazardous journey north? Desperation is needed to venture through unknown hazardous territory facing gangs, drug cartels, rapists, rushing rivers, razor wire, etc. We have accepted people from war-torn areas, i.e.: Afghanistan and Ukraine. Why aren’t we accepting these people also living in areas without safety or with continuing violence? Why shouldn’t we give them safety until their country can be made safe, and why aren’t we pushing for peace in their country? Aren’t we part of the problem because of some Americans’ illegal drug habit? Peterson says, “… there are many U.S. citizens that are less fortunate and should be our first priority lest we deplete our limited resources.” There are safety nets in place in the states for food, housing, health care, etc. Contact El Paso County offices and they will be happy to provide a list of resources in Colorado Springs and outlying areas. Everyone can also do their part whether it’s in donation of money, time or goods. I’ve met a former homeless man that volunteers at a food bank. There is a great organization that sponsors immigrants. It’s Lutheran Family Services. They have the knowledge to help people with necessary paper work, finding employment, finding housing and providing welcome. Asking people to just open their homes to migrants or immigrants is not a viable solution. Legally, I would need 2-3 bedrooms for a family, and I haven’t the space or even the knowledge of what paperwork is required. Some points: I do not believe in ‘open borders’. Everyone coming needs to be vetted. Children should not be separated from their parents. People should not be tear-gassed to turn them back. Remember there are a lot of kids involved. To apply for asylum in a country, you must be in that country. This is why people come illegally. You can not go to a consulate or embassy to apply. Immigration needs to be fixed. Only Congress can fix it. The president can give an executive order but not to fix immigration. SIGN UP FOR FREE: GAZETTE OPINION RECEIVE UPDATES FROM OUR EDITORIAL STAFF, GUEST COLUMNISTS, AND LETTERS FROM GAZETTE READERS. SENT TO YOUR INBOX 12:00 PM. Sign Up VIEW ALL OF OUR NEWSLETTERS. SUCCESS! THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING TO OUR NEWSLETTER. VIEW ALL OF OUR NEWSLETTERS. FEATURED LOCAL SAVINGS One candidate says he’ll be a dictator on day one and fix immigration. That’s a frightening thought. As Americans, don’t we believe life is precious? Bev Carrigan Colorado Springs THE MODERN SLAVE TRADE What compels a person to leave their home country for the U.S.? Various reasons. It is word of mouth, primarily, fueled heavily by the powerful cartels that control our borders and traffic illegal immigrants. In many countries, and Latin America is a prime example, most people do not subscribe to newspapers or cable news channels. Their information is from the grapevine, word of mouth, gossip. People are sold a picture of an America with benefits that exceed what they experience by cartels that have a great deal to gain by assisting them to that “American dream.” It carries a powerful force. If the person intending to leave cannot afford to pay the cartel, no problem. The cartel tells them that when they get a job in the U.S., they can pay the cartel back. This is why people will often refer to moving immigrants north as the modern slave trade. Trafficking and exploitation doesn’t end at the border. There’s a commodification of people underway. There are charitable and government entities that help convey a caring and pleasant notion of America. It benefits the organizations by attracting donations and taxpayer funding, which in turn legitimizes the organizations’ continued existence. They tell themselves that they are being compassionate. In reality, they are misguided and not compassionate; rather they ignore U.S. law to feel virtuous. Some persons considering leaving their home are fleeing the law or personal problems. Some are young and seeking new adventures. They have cellphones and send photos home and money to family left behind, which further fuels the grapevine. Not everyone entering the U.S. illegally can be considered poor. For them it’s a shortcut around legal entry which could take months or years. Finally, some can be considered to have ill intent and be terrorists, leaving their homes to create serious havoc. 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