Re: “” Feb. 16 editorial.
Your editorial stated that JeanetteVizguerra “took a principled stand” against being deported. Let’s review: Vizguerra has entered the U.S.A. illegally twice, the first in 1997. She used a fake Social Security card and pleaded guilty. She has two misdemeanors. She has had fivestays of removal and, in 2011, a federal judge ordered a final order of removal.
What example is she to her threechildren? She knows how to play the game that by just staying, hiding out and trying to get public sympathy and lots of news coverage she just might get her way. She’s been here 20 years and has time to learn English and try to gain entry correctly.
Joanie Jones, ٱԱ
I’m dismayed and angry at your editorial supporting Jeanette Vizguerra. I’ve had firsthand experience with immigration. My wife is of Indian descent and held a green card. The process was difficult and at times emotionally painful. I lack sympathy for people who do not follow the law as we did. This woman has criminal violations that warrant deportation. The case involving her guilty plea was filed with other charges besides the one she pleaded guilty to, including identity theft.
One has to assume that a plea bargain was arranged to drop the other, more serious charges. By The Denver Post’s own timeline, Vizguerra had two and possibly three children during the time she was ordered to be deported. Having anchor babies was her poor choice and she knew that she was under a deportation order. She should not be awarded a stay of deportation for a series of illegal and poor life choices.
Calvin Craig,Parker
Recent stories across the nation reflect the reality of President Trump’s immigration directive with hundreds of people being arrested in enforcement operations. And now, right here in Denver a mother of four and grandmother who has lived in United States for 20 years was forced to seek sanctuary in a church or face deportation.
Jeanette Vizguerra’s oldest daughter said she understands the presidentap position on immigration, but pointed out that he’s never lived in poverty or fear. “I just think if he walked an immigrantap life, he’d change his mind.”
I couldn’t agree more. Every day I witness families being unnecessarily torn apart, and now more than ever the fear of deportation is palatable.
Congress needs to act. First, pass the BRIDGE Act so that DREAMers are protected during these uncertain times, and then get serious about real immigration reform.
Sarah Jackson,Aurora
Why is Jeanette Vizguerra above the law? She knowingly broke the law to enter the country. She knowingly broke the law to gain employment. It is not unreasonable to expect that you will be punished for breaking the law and itap irresponsible to suggest otherwise.
Why should someone enjoy the rights and protections of citizenship when they hold such disregard for the very law that governs the land?
It defies logic.
Work with their homeland and hold them accountable to help these families reintegrate into their society. They have to understand that there are consequences for their actions. Itap unacceptable to break the law. Motivation is irrelevant. No excuses. No apologies.
Crystal Ellis, Aurora
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