The letter “Tired of the whining about the border” (May 18, TribLive) stating that the southern border is a nonexistent crisis has flaws. Taxpayers are being told we must provide food, lodging and medical treatment for many of these immigrants — the real “free lunch.” Our national debt goes up accordingly, and we face less national security, as these people are not vetted.

If the writer had property in a border area, he might not look at this the same way. Accepting this as a crisis has little to do with being a Bible believer, but more to do with using common sense to protect our republic from those who would harm us. There will be a day we are hurt due to this administration’s border policies. It may become obvious about the real cost then.

Terry Feitknecht

Tarentum

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