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Coloradans and illegals

If it were not so outrageous, it would be laughable that in the wake of the passing of anti-sanctuary legislation here in Colorado, the Mexican consul general has self-righteously inserted his "concerns" about policy into the domestic affairs of the United States ("Anti-sanctuary law sets off consular tiff," Nation, May 7). This is an odd stance for a high-level official to take, considering the glaring fact that the Mexican government has failed to elevate the quality of life for the 40 percent of its citizens who live below the poverty level. Consul General Juan Marcos Gutierrez also seems to forget that Mexico has not yet achieved its goal of "reconquista" and that America, at least for the moment, is a sovereign nation based on laws his government continues to encourage its citizens to violate, which it aids and abets them in doing.

It is high time that Denver and other Colorado cities protect their citizens rather than its illegal aliens. I applaud state Sen. Tom Wiens and the Colorado Legislature for finally awakening to what Colorado's citizens have known for years: We have reached the breaking point in terms of the social, economic and educational impact on life here in Colorado.

TRISH NELSON

Pueblo, Colo.

Remembering the Bambino

I really enjoyed "Everlasting legend" (Sports, Saturday), extolling the incomparable legacy of Babe Ruth. Indeed, Barry Bonds may soon create a number for himself, but he will not create a name for himself — at least none to rival that of the great Bambino and his "Ruthian" achievements.