Dear Editor,
I’m surely hoping my voice is not the only one that will be raised in outrage at the ICE kidnappings taking place in Vermont, but just in case, I thought I’d add my one voice in this call to the governor we once knew:
Gov. Scott, you once stepped up to be an admirable leader we all could respect during the pandemic, when failed and misguided federal actions threatened the lives of every Vermonter. We urgently need you to be that man again!
These kidnappings by ICE are simply an outrageous abuse of federal power. Such actions undermine our faith in such pillars of civic order as “innocent until proven guilty” and due process of law for all.
These abductions are the actions of thugs, not legitimate law enforcement officers. These activities must not be allowed in Vermont. They must be opposed.
Governor, it is time for you to start issuing some executive orders of your own. We have a Vermont constitution that obligates you to protect the rights of Vermonters. You must quickly act to prevent any abuses of federal power against the citizens of Vermont.
Sincerely,
Michael J. Daley
Westminster
