In response to Tim Boyle's July 29 commentary ("We are a state and nation of immigrants. Remember that when you vote on Measure 105"), I would like to say that I do not believe that most people have a problem with immigrants. It is illegal immigration that people object to condoning.

It is not because we do not have empathy for their conditions. It is because of the vast numbers of people worldwide who would like to make America their home. It is impossible for Oregon to even deal with the homeless population we now have, let alone adding thousands of illegals to the mix. Recently I read that about 550 new illegal immigrants flood Paris each week. Are we prepared to deal with the same kind of numbers?

I see where Mayor Ted Wheeler is planning to build 200 apartments for our homeless. When words gets out, I'm sure another bunch of transients will head for Portland.

There are some issues that won't go away with compassion. There are laws and quotas for a reason. It may sound heartless, but we can't save the world.

-- Dorothy Alberg, Milwaukie

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