Don't massage facts to fit personal agenda

A letter written by Mr. Dale Robertson on March 13 stated that President Obama signed an executive order (HB 1388) allowing thousands of Palestinians associated with Hamas to enter the U.S. at taxpayer expense. Mr. Robertson indicated the cost to taxpayers would be $20,300,000. I believe Mr. Robertson did not read the entire bill (HB 1388) as it does not state the U.S. will “import” Palestinians, it states we will give them $20 mil in “humanitarian aid.” This is, and has been, a common practice of the US. George W. Bush was the last president to give this aid to the Palestinians, in 2007 he authorized $29 million.

As an independent I believe it is important to report the facts, not massage them to meet your political agenda.

M.M. MARTINO

Sandpoint