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Business owner welcomes immigrants

In her letter to the editor, Robin Helfand writes: “We are a nation whose “greatness” is rooted in our acceptance of people from all places who came here under a myriad of circumstances.”

To the Editor:

As a small business owner I have voted Republican on many fiscal issues over the last 20 years, and Democratic on an equal number of social items.

Throughout, however, I am consciously mindful that we are a nation whose “greatness” is rooted in our acceptance of people from all places who came here under a myriad of circumstances.

The narrow minded interpretation and protectionist intentions of the current administration is a wake up call to each citizen to remember our history and continue to welcome with open arms those seeking refuge within our borders.

Robin & Team are proud to display the message in the photo above of inclusiveness and will continue to make our voice known at the local, state and national level to ensure our elected officials know small business — the backbone of American Enterprise — welcomes customers regardless of pedigree or passport.

Robin Helfand

Owner & Sweet Chief

Robin’s Candy

Great Barrington, Mass.

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