Sheriff James Albert’s letter “Keeping Westmoreland County safe” (Dec. 10, TribLive), regarding “society becoming more dangerous” and women purchasing guns for protection, in which he repeatedly mentions “illegal aliens,” is fearmongering under the auspices of law enforcement. Most women who are victims of violence are abused by known partners, not random “illegal aliens” they happen across. What a crock. In my opinion, he is ramping up fear and animosity in advance of terrifying police state vigilantism.
Push back. Say something. Disagree. Let it be known that we are not OK with this hatred and discrimination against our fellow human beings.
Sandy Lowe
Sheridan, Wyo.
The writer is a Western Pennsylvania native.