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Letters to the Editor: We are almost all immigrants

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I am the great-granddaughter of immigrants to this country. A vast majority of people who live in the United States are immigrants or descendants of immigrants.

I am very happy to live in a neighborhood where many of my neighbors are newer immigrants. Whether we are newcomers or our families have been here for several generations, we have much in common.  We take care of our families. We take care of our homes. And we help our neighbors. 

My neighbors help me get my lawn mower started and mow my yard when it doesn’t work. They check my electric wiring when it makes funny noises. They help me dig out my car when I get stuck in the snow. They bring food to my neighbor. They visit with me over the fence.  In short, recent immigrants do everything that those of us who have been in the country for a longer time do — or should do.  

I have seen signs of what some people thought of my ancestors when they came to the U.S.: “Help Wanted — Irish Need Not Apply.”

I think we can do better than that. I think we can welcome people who bring new ideas, new talents and new energy that invigorate our community.  

Kathryn McKinley, Storm Lake

 

VeSo good!

Our locally owned, customer-friendly coffee shops are just one of the reasons we enjoy living in Storm Lake. They are all great and deserve our support. A shout-out to our newest: VeSo Coffee and crêperie. Adilene, Ivan and Holly made our day with their welcoming personal service, specialty beverages, and variety of homemade crepes — culinary works of art. And (Ve)So good! Look for photos and more on their Facebook page.

Carol Lytle and coffee friends, Storm Lake

 

Help me out

Perhaps the journalists out there can help me to understand by answering these two questions: 1. When studying for your degree, do they teach you a class on “How to learn how not to listen?” And 2. Is there also a class on “How to ask stupid questions?”  I raise these questions after watching countless White House press conferences.  

Brad Strader, Storm Lake

 

What’s illegal?

Even though I do not live in Iowa right now, I was born and raised in Alta.  Iowa has a great big spot in my heart.

I can’t help but think that Tyson was a contributing factor in making that kind of comment.

Does not illegal mean against the law? So isn’t it a violation for police officers that have sworn to uphold the law not do their job? Respectfully.

Ronald M. Preston, Yokosuka, Japan

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