America’s immigration hypocrisy

Our nation was founded on the premise that everyone is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That premise makes America great only if made real.

During the Cold War, we granted asylum to thousands of people who could not exercise free speech, assembly, petition, travel and religion, and who could not pursue happiness.

Now our administration would shut our doors to those whose lives are very much at risk due to governmental death squads, gang and domestic violence, and guerrilla brutality.

Adding to the trauma of many immigrants attempting to find refuge in our land, they are branded criminals and shackled while their children are torn from their arms and concentrated in camps. Our hypocrisy is astounding, our moral bankruptcy is painfully obvious!

Scott Saulson Atlanta