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LETTER: Trump, Obama and deportations

Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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LETTER: Expanding federal programs meant for the truly poor.

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LETTER: America is the land of opportunity

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/TNS)

LETTER: Greedy capitalists lead Americans to support socialism

Bill Minarik Las Vegas

December 18, 2024 - 9:01 pm

In his Sunday letter to the editor, Jerry Sturdivant points out that President Barack Obama deported more illegal immigrants during his administration than President Donald Trump did during his four years. So, he asks, why is Mr. Trump showing so much concern on this issue.

The fact is that, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement statistics, Mr. Obama focused his attention on the interior of the country, where illegals had been living for 10 to 20 years. Mr. Trump, however, focused his enforcement on recent arrivals, which included a higher percentage of criminal offenders.

LETTER: Expanding federal programs meant for the truly poor.

Jill Levy North Las Vegas

November 8, 2025 - 9:01 pm

How many people receiving food stamps are actually indigent?

LETTER: Bill Gates and climate change

Doug Laidlaw Las Vegas

November 8, 2025 - 11:37 pm

Columnist presents a distorted point of view.

LETTER: America is the land of opportunity

Mike Edens Las Vegas

November 8, 2025 - 11:20 pm

Thanks capitalism, not central planning.

LETTER: Greedy capitalists lead Americans to support socialism

Kurt Smith Boise, Idaho

November 7, 2025 - 9:00 pm

Our billionaire elite class will ride the AI train to eliminate jobs and increase productivity.

LETTER: Nevada and in-game betting

Andreas Spurlock Las Vegas

November 7, 2025 - 9:00 pm

The risks are high and should be obvious.

LETTER: Free parking on the Strip for locals

Gerald Malone Henderson

November 7, 2025 - 9:51 am

Recently, we locals got a wonderful surprise when we visited The Bellagio. Turns out the locals can park for free for three hours.

LETTER: Eastside Cannery is perfect for the homeless

David Livingston Las Vegas

November 7, 2025 - 9:51 am

Edward Vodek recent letter about the Eastside Cannery being considered for a shelter and rehabilitation center for the homeless was spot on.

LETTER: Charter schools aren’t great for teachers

Mick Kilburn Pahrump

November 5, 2025 - 9:01 pm

When choosing to send your children to a charter schools, you might want to consider some of the derogatory aspects of being a charter school teacher.

Democratic Rep. Susie Lee. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

LETTER: Susie Lee marches lockstep with Democrats

James C. Woods Henderson

November 6, 2025 - 7:16 am

It is difficult to escape the conclusion the Rep. Lee is more interested in marching lockstep with her party than the welfare of her constituents.

The Eastside Cannery is seen at 5255 Boulder Highway in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas ...

LETTER: Turn the Eastside Cannery into a shelter?

Joe Lopez Las Vegas

November 5, 2025 - 10:11 am

Edward Vodek may think it is a good idea to turn the Eastside Cannery into some sort of shelter (Oct. 31 letter), but he probably doesn’t live close by.