Letter: Ironic pioneers emigrated to Mexico
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As the controversy on immigration reform and secure borders continues, Utah's state holiday on July 24th celebrates the arrival of the Mormons in the Salt Lake Valley. That's somewhat ironic since they were illegal immigrants entering Mexico!
Kermit Heid
Salt Lake City