Nothing like seeing where you live through another’s eyes
I was charmed by Hilary Decent’s June 9 column on her daughter-in-law’s first visit to Chicago and Naperville. Seeing things through the eyes of a visitor makes the reader see them anew.
I’m also glad her family saw examples of Americans in a positive light. I know the images people in other countries have about Americans isn’t particularly favorable.
I have been to Hilary’s native London a couple of times for very short visits and I would go again in a heartbeat. The people I met were lovely. Many years ago, I had to leave my visit to England and Ireland unexpectedly, and I promised myself that I would go back to the United Kingdom someday.
I have yet to keep that promise, but your column reminded me that I have delightful places to visit in my own back yard.
Betsy Oswald, Elgin
Ellis Island model is the one to follow for new U.S. immigrants
Most of those seeking U.S. asylum have been coming from Central America. We need to reduce the burden this unorderly migration is causing our citizens and on the U.S. economy.
Our forefathers here in America, who conceived the idea of Ellis Island for immigrants, understood how orderly migration is done in a way that benefitted America and those dreaming of being U.S. citizens.
This unprecedented migration burden is due to the lack of creativity on the part of our president and the Congress in negotiating with Mexico to control their Southern border in an orderly manner that mimics the Ellis Island concept. Implementing such a concept at both our southern border as well as Mexico’s southern border will automatically establish migration in an orderly fashion that benefits the migrant as well as the United States citizenry.
Our distinguished leaders need to implement the rule of “KISS” — Keep It Simple, Stupid. I do believe most of our readers are familiar with that rule.
Steven P. Collins, Naperville
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