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STUART BEARDSLEE: Stop all immigration to the US

From 1923 to 1965, when Congress rewrote the immigration laws, there was a total ban on immigration.

The ban was initiated because of the influx of immigrants who were not assimilating into our society. This stoppage was to allow that to take place.

The mistake Donald Trump made was isolating the Muslim community. He should had said "all" immigration. Assimilating is the problem we are facing now. We should stop all immigration for at least 10 years. This will allow time to sort out the illegal immigrant problem.

We are going to face the same problem European communities are facing today -- an uncontrollable mass of humanity.

STUART BEARDSLEE

Escatawpa

This story was originally published December 12, 2015 at 6:19 PM with the headline "STUART BEARDSLEE: Stop all immigration to the US ."

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