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Pamela Woods: In mourning for what was once a free nation

The Statue of Liberty no longer represents our country – Donald Trump doesn’t like minorities and immigrants who are already here, so we certainly don’t want to encourage more! I suppose that once he gets rid of the statue the island will become a terrific location for his latest hotel. This will send our new message: if you’re not white, and don’t support Trump, you’re not welcome. I mourn for our country.

Pamela Woods, Modesto

This story was originally published November 11, 2016 at 4:05 PM with the headline "Pamela Woods: In mourning for what was once a free nation."

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