Reader comments: Family in exile makes Salt Lake home
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russ | 5:54 a.m. May 15, 2008
Welcome to America. May you live long and prosper.
Immigration reform | 7:12 a.m. May 15, 2008
Wouldn't it be great if we had 12 million needy people here who wanted to embrace America, coming from all over the world, rescued from oppression and poverty?
Instead we have 12-20 million self-selected trespassers who take to the street demanding rights.
Instead we have 12-20 million self-selected trespassers who take to the street demanding rights.
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ER in AF | 8:41 a.m. May 15, 2008
To the Ali family: Welcome to Utah and to the United States. With all of our problems and our peculiarities we still have enough room for more people who come here legally and want to embrace the idea of America. I hope you grow to love the States as much as I do. Help us to be grateful for what we have and help us to understand that nothing is guaranteed unless we work for it. You certainly understand the quote on the Korean War Memorial in Wash DC. It says: "Freedom is not free"
What if it were you? | 8:48 a.m. May 15, 2008
Re: Immigration Reform
What if it were you, and your family? Would you hope for some place safe... and welcoming?
Maybe we can't help everyone -- maybe we shouldn't help everyone, but if we can help someone, shouldn't we?
God bless our leaders, as they try to resolve this difficult issue!
And God bless this family... hopefully they'll find peace here!
What if it were you, and your family? Would you hope for some place safe... and welcoming?
Maybe we can't help everyone -- maybe we shouldn't help everyone, but if we can help someone, shouldn't we?
God bless our leaders, as they try to resolve this difficult issue!
And God bless this family... hopefully they'll find peace here!
Oh to be free | 11:50 a.m. May 15, 2008
Unfortunately he didn't know about the religious supression in Texas, USA.
Unfortunately the people in Texas were caught, unlike his family, and sent away and we don't know where. Is that the way it is in Pakistan?
Unfortunately the people in Texas were caught, unlike his family, and sent away and we don't know where. Is that the way it is in Pakistan?
Re: What if it were you? | 3:52 p.m. May 15, 2008
I don't think Immigration Reform meant that the family featured in this article should have been turned away... He/she sounded like they wish the rest of the immigrants coming here were just like them. Welcome Ali family.
Southern CA Porter Rockwell | 6:30 p.m. May 15, 2008
God Bless America!
Carol Katz | 5:55 p.m. May 16, 2008
The United States has been known as the melting pot of the world, we have accepted people from countries all over the world, that's what makes this country so special, even though we have, and I'll say it nicely, people that would oppress anyone with different beliefs or color of skin, this country is still the greatest in the world, I welcome the Ali and his family and wish them well.
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In Pakistan, those responsible for the assassination of Benazir Bhutto don't share our vision of a peaceful, diverse world. As they and their supporters grow in number, it is becoming increasigly crucial that we as a world community stand up to them, and stop them from using brute violence and force against dissidents.
I wish the best for the people of Pakistan and other places in the world where freedom and peace are being threatened.