Dear Editor: I came to this country legally as a refugee a very long time ago. I believe in law and order because your sense of justice is offended or you don’t feel safe in a country when laws are not enforced.

Many undocumented aliens are here because they stayed on after their visitor’s visa expired and they took a chance. Breaking up families after many years does sound cruel, so what is a fair solution?

Since past administrations have been negligent in enforcing immigration laws, I suggest those cases should be treated with mercy on a one-to-one basis, but from now on visitors should be under some kind or surveillance to make sure that they leave upon the expiration of their permitted visit.

JOSEPHINE HARKAY

Jamaica