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Intentions don't matter, breaking the law is wrong	Thursday, January 8, 2004
Paul Sostillio	Metrowest Daily News
The letter written by Joe Press is good example of the unfortunate state we find ourselves in today.  Mr. Press's insinuation that a person who knowingly breaks the law (in this case, entering the United States illegally) is acceptable because, " businesses rely on these workers..." or because of ".. .their function in the MetroWest's economy" is complete folly. Is it the contention of Joe Press, and others like him, that so long as the intentions of someone breaking the law are commendable it is somehow alright.  If a man robs a bank and decides to give some of the money to charity, is that acceptable? If those who rob banks are subject to the law and ought to be punished, why is it that you suggest we look the other way when it comes to criminal aliens? This country, like most others, has an immigration policy that has served us well for a long time.  If you have a problem with the law then I suggest you follow the advice of Thomas Paine: "...it is better to obey a bad law, making use at the same time of every argument to show its errors and procure its repeal, than forcibly to violate it; because the precedent of breaking a bad law might weaken the force, and lead to a discretionary violation of those which are good." I believe it is critically important that our government, at the local, state and federal level, enforce immigration laws and insist on the departure of people with no authorization to reside in the United States. In order for this to happen, people must not let emotions overpower common sense.

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