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Facts, please

Editor, the Journal,

Re: Partisan Facts, Letter to Editor, Aug. 25, 2022.

“Facts, pesky little critters that get in the way of a good lie.” Thus saith Mr. Ardean Anvik.

Now, let’s take look at the “facts” as he sees them.

1. “63,700 fentanyl deaths each year are caused by illegal drugs crossing our border?” Does “border” here mean only the southern border with Mexico or both borders and all ports of entry? Ambiguous statement with no corroborating source.

2. “Social services are overrun with homeless illegals.” Again, source?...