Misplaced Complaints

Too often we hear the complaints of those who have had their hearts hardened to the plight of illegal aliens (letters, May 15). Those lucky enough to be born in this country should understand why people in countries such as Mexico, with few opportunities, are willing to break the law and be separated from their families in order to be here. Immigrants from Mexico are blamed for many of our ills, yet the cheap labor provided by immigrants keeps prices reasonable for us all. Illegal aliens deserve our gratitude for making our economy work.

Harrison Moss

Los Angeles