Writer questions brothers teaching English to ille

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Writer questions brothers teaching English to illegals
T wo brothers from Texas, originally from Juarez, Mexico, have come to Freehold to teach illegal immigrants in our county seat, Freehold, English. Has anyone questioned and checked their legality to be here in our country or doesn't that matter anymore?

Nowhere does Jesus' teachings exempt members of the Latino community from obedience to the Ten Commandments. If you cross our border without identification or papers, you are in violation of immigration laws, which classify you as an illegal immigrant.

Now a question: Does the Ten Commandments, God's law, exempt anyone from obeying his law? If the answer to this question is an emphatic no, what are two immigrants from Mexico doing in Freehold teaching English to illegals?

Am I old-fashioned because I believe first in God's law and then in my government's laws?
W.J. Eugene Kelsey
Howell

[lisas84]

Interesting point of view. I however, think it's noble of these siblings to teach English to their peers.

I must say I am surprised the editor didn't fix that first sentence.

[novillero]

I am no fan of illegals, no fan of children of illegals, etc. But I can't fault volunteers trying to integrate others. (that is the term they continued to use throughout the story - "integrate")

They were not advocating separation, but being a part of this society. I do not know the specifics of what these kids did other than ESL, but I felt these 2 kids understood the value of America - not what they could get from America - but trying to help others be a part of America. I may be a bit naive though.

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Sept 12, 2008 8:57:52 GMT -5 lisas84 said:

Interesting point of view. I however, think it's noble of these siblings to teach English to their peers.

I must say I am surprised the editor didn't fix that first sentence.

Just out of curiosity, what would you have fixed in the first sentence, Lisa?

Beyond that, I thought this letter came out of left field for the simple reason I do not recall any news stories about these brothers. For that reason, it is hard for me to comment. I would like to know more about this, though.

I do have to wonder why two people from Texas would come here to teach English. We have a couple of English schools in town, the public schools have offered these services, and we have truck loads of illegal alien advocates who should have been doing this all along. What will these guys add, and why would they come here?

I will say without further comment, hearing this does raise red flags.

AS far as the religion aspect of the letter, while it is true that our country was founded and build on Judao Christian values, there has certainly been a strong movement to erode that. The irony is that so many religions are encouraging illegal aliens and attempting to erode our national sovereignty.

[lisas84]

Ah, an editorial assignment, Brian!

Original sentence: T wo brothers from Texas, originally from Juarez, Mexico, have come to Freehold to teach illegal immigrants in our county seat, Freehold, English.

Edited: Two brothers from Texas, originally from Juarez, Mexico, have come to Freehold to teach English to illegal immigrants in our county seat,

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Sept 12, 2008 9:43:22 GMT -5 lisas84 said:

Ah, an editorial assignment, Brian!

Original sentence: T wo brothers from Texas, originally from Juarez, Mexico, have come to Freehold to teach illegal immigrants in our county seat, Freehold, English.

Edited: Two brothers from Texas, originally from Juarez, Mexico, have come to Freehold to teach English to illegal immigrants in our county seat,

Ahh.. The question is, should they be editing? I know some of my crappy grammer has made its way into the NT. On the other hand, the APP will take far more liberties. They have even cut out ideas from my letters.

[lisas84]

Yes, they should edit construction for clarity. Good editors know how to do this without changing the writer's meaning.