Re: the Feb. 28 article "Immigration status no barrier in protecting Tucson residents"
I read with interest and frustration the article written by Chris Magnus. If you hadn't included his title, I would have assumed that he was a politician rather than the police chief.
As stated, his intent was to alleviate fear and anxiety among those who have broken the immigration laws of this country and those that feel it is OK to do so.
However, he talks about being committed to upholding the law, while apparently disregarding the immigration laws. I wonder how he would treat a US citizen who took up residence in an unlocked home. Would he use the term "undocumented homeowner"?
Some of us think of this wonderful and beautiful country as our home. We welcome guests into our home, but if someone illegally enters our home or overstays their welcome, I would expect the police the department to help us and not simply to relieve the anxiety of that person.
Respectfully submitted by the proud son of two legal immigrants, who became US citizens.
John Cioffi
Northeast side
