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Box 81, Albuquerque, N.M., 87103 or faxed to (505) 346-0660. Letters—including comments posted on alibi.com—may be published in any medium and edited for length and clarity; owing to the volume of correspondence, we regrettably can’t respond to every letter. Support For All Thanks to the enormous public outrage at his policy of ripping children away from their parents Dear Alibi, at the border, the president backed down to a I strongly support full human rights for all degree. But make no mistake, his new executive immigrants. Many immigrants flee here from war, order allegedly rescinding the separation policy persecution and severe poverty caused largely by does not go nearly far enough. Over 2,300 the United States Empire. Many immigrants migrant children, including infants and toddlers, would prefer to stay in their native countries if apparently will remain in congregate care— living conditions there greatly improved. sometimes in fenced-in cages, as shown by the The US government routinely and deliberately media—far from their parents and families. sides with the filthy rich to rob and oppress the To try to get some answers, I made the short poor in many nations. Since 1950 the US under drive myself down to Tornillo, Texas, this week to both Democrat and Republican presidents, has the federal holding facility where hundreds of overthrown 50 governments, many of them unaccompanied migrant boys are being detained. democracies, and has bombed 30 countries. I saw the prison-like atmosphere and the The US invaded Mexico in 1848 and makeshift tents lined up in rows with portable air murdered many people. The US stole from conditioning units in the 100 degree desert heat. I Mexico most of what is now the US Southwest. wondered what the children inside must be US President Grant later said the Mexican- experiencing. American War was, “one of the most unjust ever As an advocate for people struggling with waged by a stronger nation against a weaker mental health issues in New Mexico, I am nation.” seriously concerned about the scars that traumatic My country is the world! I want all 7+ billion separation from their families, carried out by US people on Earth to be treated fairly! Hell no to the border officials, will leave on these children for US first. I do not pledge allegiance to the US flag the rest of their lives. Much is already known. or to any nation’s flag! I want this nation to be a Study after study shows that prolonged safe place for refugees and undocumented people. separation from parents causes long-term damage, No human being is illegal! All immigrants are our both physical and mental. The chance for sisters and brothers. I oppose treating immigrants children in these circumstances to live productive as criminals just because they do not have legal and happy lives is significantly reduced by their papers. experience. The leading causes of death—heart, The main goal of the US government lung and liver disease, as well as alcoholism, drug worldwide, sadly, is grabbing more wealth and abuse and suicide—are all powerfully linked to cheap labor by any means necessary—regardless the kind of separation occurring on the southern how many millions are robbed, tortured, starved, border today. Without the presence of their imprisoned and murdered! The main goal parents for safety and support, children suffer high worldwide of the US government is not now and stress that causes a lifetime of continual, never has been genuine democracy, freedom, experienced trauma or PTSD-like symptoms. justice and human rights for all people on Earth. Will we see all these children later in our As long as most people here believe they mental health institutions when they turn up deserve much more than desperately poor with severe problems being created today? multitudes abroad and as long as most people here How bad is this policy? All four living former crave and buy crap no one needs, the US will rob, first ladies have publicly condemned it, calling exploit, injure and murder millions! the practice "immoral," "disgraceful" and a But as individuals, we can choose to live "humanitarian crisis." The American Academy of simply and fairly in our world family. I have no Pediatrics, the American Psychiatric Association right to much more than I need while many and the United Nations human rights office, millions have far less than they need. I enjoy among others, have all called for an immediate living simply far below the US poverty level. I end to the policy and its practice. lived well all of 2017 on $5,528 for all my Governor Susana Martinez is seen reading to expenses—rent, food, etc. I am deeply indebted young children frequently, but where is she when to many people who have taught me, loved me they really need help? She did grave harm to the and inspired me! behavioral health system of care in our state Don Schrader, when she shut down 15 providers in 2013. We Albuquerque are still living with it. That experience should have made her more sensitive to the effects of the No Tolerance For Martinez separation policy she now has endorsed. It is frankly appalling. New Mexico's leaders should Dear Alibi, condemn, not applaud the Trump policy. It makes President Trump's “zero tolerance” policy to one wonder about her motivations. criminally prosecute anyone unlawfully crossing I respect good immigration laws, and I hope our southern border causes children to be we will work really hard to get better laws. But we separated from their families. It is a devastating must also protect migrant children from trauma human tragedy that promises to leave these and harm in the process. Our nation desperately children with deep emotional and mental scars needs humane, bipartisan reform that protects our for life. All of us in New Mexico, leaders and borders, but that rejects the cruel practice of the ordinary citizens alike, have an absolute so-called “zero-tolerance” policy. It is wrong to use obligation to raise our voices in strong opposition, children as pawns. being on the doorstep of where this is taking Sen. Mary Kay Papen place. Unfortunately, our governor has endorsed (D-Doña Ana) a Trump's inhumane policy, and should be called to account.