- United States
- Mo.
- Letter
An Open Letter
To: Sen. Schmitt
From: A constituent in Plattsburg, MO
January 30
Your interview regarding killings of civilians in MN seems pretty removed from reality. You said, ”There have been large-scale deportation operations in red states all across the country. Most Americans have probably never heard of them, because they went off without a hitch.” Just how many people have been deported from Texas and Florida? I’d like a number please. Also, I’m interested to know why we have ‘detention camps’ if the mission is to deport? Please explain. Lastly, the quote from you, “I don’t know if they really believe that we’re at war, or that ICE is the gestapo, or that Minneapolis is under Nazi occupation,” Schmitt said. “But whether or not they believe it, many of the people who hear them, who listen to them, do.” Who is “they” and “them”? This quote is very confusing and really needs a bit more context. I look forward to your answers.