This June 18 file photo shows children detainees sleeping in a holding cell at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing facility in Brownsville,Texas. (Associated Press file)
Re: “Denver enters border crisis debate by seeking to house children,” July 19 news story.
Under the cynical guise of humanitarian concern, Denver and Mayor Michael Hancock are bidding for millions in federal aid (tax dollars) to house and feed and educate hundreds of children who entered this country illegally, banking on just this sort of largesse. These are not sex-trade victims. These are people who are contributing to the anarchy caused by a Democratic administration that has no respect for the rule of law and expects you and me to pay for it. Courting Hispanic votes in the process seems to be still another outrageous misuse of American generosity and tolerance.
That grant applications have been processed without notifying City Council members is just more evidence that this is a callous political game, using children as tools, and the public as fools.
Anthony T. Accetta, Denver
This letter was published in the July 23 edition.Re: “Seeking to house border kids, Denver answers a humanitarian call,” July 19 editorial.
Well said! Your editorial about housing undocumented children was compassionate and intelligent. And it didn’t even mention the desperation — or hope — which must drive such dangerous journeys.
Throughout history, children have been vulnerable to adult lunacy; this is our chance to slightly change that pattern. Itap past the point of arguing about why they’re here. Volunteers in El Paso say the immigrants simply want food, a shower, a bed. Beyond that are the needs they can’t articulate: family, safety, kindness.
While Congress dithers, we should step forward with the welcome mat. And those who feel threatened by innocent victims might ask themselves why they’re so insecure.
Kathy Coffey, Denver
This letter was published in the July 23 edition.
