SUPERVISORS’ STAND

Ithink it is great that the Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution (“Monterey County supervisors denounce Arizona immigration law,” July 13.)

Supervisor [Fernando] Armenta is to be commended for his courage to bring forth such a controversial matter before the public.

I find the immigration law of Arizona offensive, it encourages discrimination, violates my constitutional rightsmore so because I am Hispanic, and I am personally insulted by it.

We have worked so hard to rid ourselves of discrimination with the courage of individuals like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez, and Harvey Milk. Arizona’s law does absolutely nothing aside from puttinga huge wedge in our progress we have made collectively as a nation.

I agree with Supervisor Salinas and I too support securing the border and enforcing immigration laws, however, it must be accomplished in a humane and realistic way. Arizona’s law does the opposite.

By the board adoption of the resolutions, WE are sending a strong and clear message to Arizona that what they have done is not acceptable, and to Congress and the President of the United States that they have a responsibility to all of U.S. to address this issue and bring forth immigrationreformthat will allow individuals to retain their dignity as human beings. --Carmelita Garcia | Pacific Grove

MAN UP, MIKE

Sheriff Kanalakis… Recently I open lettered you in the Weekly, stating you had lied in denying the incidences at the Bixby Creek Bridge and the Big Sur Ranger Station where a deputy lost his self control and attacked a female fire captain and struck a fellow deputy with no provocation.

When I was asked about the incidents I confirmed them. He then verbally attacked me. You, through Chief [Ed] Loranzana, denied that these events occurred. However, you did not reply to my assertions. You owe the electorate the truth or the lie of your statement before the November election.

Man up, sir.

However, whether you admit you lied and now tell the truth, or remain silent again, you have proven that you are not fit to serve as sheriff of Monterey County. --Monty Reitz | Pacific Grove

CORRECTION: Due to an editing error, a headline about the Carmel harassment lawsuit (“Striking Rich,” July 15-21) stated that Carmel City Administrator Rich Guillen had been suspended. He remains on the job. In addition, the headline stated the city had been fined; the City Council approved a $600,000 settlement. The Weekly regrets the errors.