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Immigrants, refugees a threat

As generous as we Americans tend to be, multiculturism and diversity will destroy the essential foundations of our unique society.

The flood of illegal immigrants from the southern border and refugees from countries that promote terrorism will overwhelm our ability to support them and ourselves. Whether your parents or grandparents were legal immigrants to this country has no bearing on the present situation. There were then guidelines covering those who were allowed to enter. If you did not have the proper papers, if you carried disease or had a criminal history you would be sent back. If you were allowed to enter, you were expected to conform to the laws of your adopted country.

For many years while Congress wrestled with the "immigration problem" and did nothing to solve it, we had a virtual open door policy. This led to costly programs with a negative effect. Immigrants, legal or illegal, receive many benefits. They are entered into the welfare system, provided with subsidized housing, educated in their native language by special education teachers, incarcerated at rates high above their percentage of the population and bring unfamiliar medical conditions. Some congregate in communities where they live under the laws of the country they left.

Why would we invite people who do not wish to abide by our laws? It would seem to be common sense to maintain control over who is allowed to enter the U.S. We are paying a cost in taxes and in personal safety. Now we have a president who is attempting to enforce government policies and we have riots by people ignorant of the negative effects. The president has the authority by law to impose a ban on immigration. FDR, Carter and other presidents have done it. This is a temporary ban with the intention of allowing time to investigate the people from several countries that support terrorist groups before we allow entrance. We will be a safer country.

Let's stop the hysterics and start saluting the flag of this wonderful country.

Carol Green,Wilmington

Bannon a disrupter

It is alleged that top Trump adviser Steve Bannon has close ties to the Klan, white nationalists and neo-Nazis, and is racist, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant. On Nov. 12, 2013, he was quoted as saying, "I'm a Leninist. Lenin wanted to destroy the state and that's my goal too. I want to bring everything down, and destroy all of today's establishment."

This explains Bannon's encouraging Trump to pick a director of Housing and Urban Development who had stated HUD should be disbanded, a director of the Environmental Protection Agency who is in the process of suing the EPA, a director of the Department of Education who doesn't believe in public education, etc.

Surely Trump was aware of Bannon's background. Did he pick Bannon because of these views? Did he think they were insignificant? Either way, it sets up a scary situation.

Bernard McWilliams,Wilmington

Dixon-Wright a great teacher

It is sad to read that Vertha Dixon-Wright will be retiring as a teacher and coach from New Hanover High School. Her warm welcome, passion and high expectations have been a signature feature at New Hanover High for many years.

As one of few African-American female teachers, she has been a great role model for all the schools students. In addition, as with all great teachers, she made her mark not just in the classroom or on the basketball court but in her support for the school. Along with Ivy Murrain, Ruby Sutton, Ida Smith and Lula Little, to name a few, Dixon-Wright is part of a generation of African-American teachers who have dedicated themselves to the education of children in New Hanover County Schools.

Unfortunately, as Ms. Dixon Wright nears retirement, we are saying goodbye to this generation of teachers who have no replacements. Although our students continue to be more diverse, our new teachers are overwhelmingly white. While good teachers serve all students, having role models in our schools for all students is important to student success.

Your retirement will be a loss to NHC schools and students. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our students. Enjoy retirement!

Robert W. Smith,Wilmington

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