Follow rules to enter U.S.

I married a lady from the Philippines, and it took two years to get her here legally, but we did it the right way so we would not have to continually be looking over our shoulders. Though she is brown skinned, she would not be offended at all if asked to prove her citizenship. She is proud of being an American citizen. She speaks and reads English fluently.

Years ago when I had a sudden retinal detachment, my doctor told me to get to the hospital as soon as possible to prevent permanent loss of my sight, but upon my arrival, even though time was of the essence, I still had to fill out all the necessary papers to ensure that I would pay my bill as I did not have medical insurance. I have often wondered why we are not all treated that way.

When I buy a fishing license, I have to prove that I am a legal resident of Utah. I am not offended by this.

It seems that the ones threatened by offering proof must have a reason. If the laws need not be obeyed by Mexicans, then why not allow Filipinos, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russians and all others to enter our country on the same basis? They have the same reasons for wanting to come here. My wife has waited more than 10 years for her brothers to be able to gain admittance.

Richard Edwards

Kaysville