OPINIONS & LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Writer owes Pearce an apology

Oct. 14, 2006 12:00 AM

This is in response to the juvenile name-calling and personal attack on state Rep. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, in Sunday's Viewpoints section ("Pearce clings to a cruel position").

Other than general whining, editorial writer Doug MacEachern has two complaints: one regarding Proposition 200 and the other illegal immigration.

I remind him that, despite interference by judges, Proposition 200 expressed the will of Arizona voters. As to illegal immigration, I challenge you to find any Arizonan politician in a competitive race who is willing to support amnesty.

What part of illegal is unclear? We are a nation of laws. Despite their presumed good intentions, these people violated U.S. law. If you don't like the law, work to change it.

Pearce is a proven leader in immigration reform. He is, without question, not a coward. I have never heard of him backing away from a fair and open debate.

MacEachern owes Pearce an apology. If he has the courage, he should debate Pearce publicly, in a neutral venue. Don't hide behind your column and ambush him.

We are not a nation if our borders are not secure. We are not a civilization if our laws are not enforced.

By the way, is The Arizona Republic registered as a PAC? - Royce Flora,
Scottsdale

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