To the Editor,

“After the most recent “No Kings” protests, I can no longer remain silent on the issue of illegal immigration. It’s time someone publicly voices a more conservative view of this issue. The policies of our current administration support putting an end to this, as do most conservative minded citizens.

There are laws governing entry into the United States. If someone enters the country unlawfully (illegally) they are breaking the law, plain and simple. If you break a law, there are consequences.

As citizens, we are expected to follow the laws set forth to promote a safe society. There are “consequences for driving infractions, theft, vandalism, assault, murder, the list goes on.

Why shouldn’t there be consequences for illegally entering the United States? There needs to be an orderly process followed for health and safety concerns. This chant that “We’re a nation of immigrants” seems childish to me. Of course we are! Our ancestors came here through the East Coast and Ellis Island. I think it is safe to say they were put through an arduous process before being granted entry.

We’ve all heard the huge number of people that surged across our southern border a few years ago and thousands of them are unaccounted for. This is unacceptable policy in my opinion.

The United States needs a secure border. We honor borders and boundaries everywhere else in our lives. We lock our doors to stay safe and feel secure. We have property lines to define ownership; we expect “No Trespassing” signs to be honored.

In closing, my response to the totality of the “No Kings” protests is this. Sen. Mazie Hirono said in so many words, “Donald Trump is not a king.”

He never was, and never will be. She’s absolutely correct. So what is all this fuss about? Those protesting should adopt a more appropriate slogan.

Jean Lein

Perham