Readers' forum: Deportation of families

Published: Saturday, June 18 2011 12:00 a.m. MDT

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I'm sure I'm not the only one to believe there is something suspect in the deportation of several Utah families who were well educated, paying their own way, contributing to society and, to my knowledge, had not been criminally cited. It is my understanding that until the immigration issue is resolved that no one need fear deportation unless he/she had committed a crime.

I hope there is someone out there investigating why several prominent LDS Church families have been hand-picked for deportation while so many others, with less favorable credentials are left alone. I don't favor illegal immigration, but I do expect fair treatment for all.

Darlene Bennett

Salt Lake City

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Mike Richards

South Jordan, Utah

When we start to base the execution of law on the popularity of those who break the laws, we have lost the battle for having an orderly society.

Laws are in place to protect us. We have laws that prescribe a punishment for those who rob More..

10:00 a.m. June 18, 2011
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anti-liar

Salt Lake City, UT

It is uncanny, isn't it, Darlene. I suspect that the answer to your question has something to do with Utah's standing not only as the fraud capital of the country, but also, arguably, the propaganda and political corruption capitals of the country More..

1:24 a.m. June 18, 2011
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Lectori Salutem

Beautiful Salt Lake Valley, Utah

Darlene says, "It is my understanding that until the immigration issue is resolved that no one need fear deportation unless he/she had committed a crime."

I read elsewhere that Carias was charged with identity theft, forgery and More..

12:27 p.m. June 18, 2011
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