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Atlanta Journal Constitution
OPINION
January, 11 2018

READERS WRITE

Weakness on illegal immigration mars legacy

The AJC story on the new portrait of Governor and Mrs. Deal focused largely on his accomplishments as Georgia’s chief executive. Although he campaigned heavily on the issue of illegal immigration in 2010, we note Deal’s silence on the fact that today’s Georgia is home to more illegal aliens than green card holders — more than border state Arizona. Deal now brushes off inquiries on the issue with “it’s a federal issue.”

Illegal employment is the main attraction for “undocumented workers.” One of the heavy burdens everyday Georgians must bear for Deal’s boast that “Georgia is number one for business” is his refusal to enforce the many state laws put in place to protect us from the crime of illegal immigration.

Deal should be remembered for turning his back on the rule of law and campaign promises that fooled gullible Republican voters.We deserve better and pray the incoming governor has a different value system.

D.A. KING, PRESIDENT, THE DUSTIN INMAN SOCIETY

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