Modesto Bee's Sad Opinion Page

I have been greatly saddened from reading so many
letters over these past several months in the
Modesto Bee's opinion section regarding
immigrants and immigration.

I refuse to believe that these hate-fueled views
of our defunct immigration system reflect any
type of consensus among members of our community,
nor do I believe that any of these letters offer
up any positive or productive perspectives.

I, for one, will not be lulled into believing a
handfull of bullies speak for all of us when
their opinions conjure nothing more than
prejudice and mis-information which breeds
self-destructive social myths regarding all
immigrants of legal or non-legal status,
especially when it hurts persons of a darker
pigmentation. This makes me cry.

As a proud citizen of this country, I too have an
equal say in regards to our immigration problems.
I choose no more than two words toward any
solution we shall ever provide as a community and
as a Nation. They are humanity and compassion.

Because in my heart, that's the American way!

Robert Stanford
Candidate for Modesto City Council Seat 1

disclosures: Candidate for Modesto City Council Seat 1