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In response to Ron Thompson’s letter to the editor: The “Dry Heat” is strictly an opinion piece. It is not an article but is my opinion based on my observations and research. I stand by my opinions. I grant you that I should have used the words “part of a pilot program” when talking about ONW. You claim that I made an incorrect statement saying that “Ron Thompson decided to organize a Neighborhood Watch program because of the issue with the illegal Central Americans that were headed for SCA.” I never used the term “illegal” Central Americans which I find derogatory especially when talking about children, but that is just my opinion.
I took that information from a news article (or was it an opinion piece?) written by Leo Hohman who claims to have interviewed you. The article is on the WND, Liberty News online, and ALIPAC websites. The article says, “Thompson said after the children were delivered to Oracle against the wishes of a large portion of the local residents, he decided to form a community watch group that would keep an eye on all activity at the remote facility where they are being housed.” Did they misquote you? As soon as you email these websites and tell them they were wrong and you would like them to correct their mistake, I will correct mine.
In reference to the rumor about MS-13, yes I questioned the veracity of that statement as I question all rumors. You were talking about MS-13 before the kids came here along with diseases you alleged they may have. I also questioned the veracity of the statement from the Sheriff’s Office and stand by my opinion. To quote your friend Bob Skiba from his appearance on KGUN 9 News, “This is still America.” I still have a right to voice my opinion – as do you!
/s/ John Hernandez
John Hernandez lives in Oracle. He is retired and enjoys writing and traveling. He is active in the Oracle Historical Society. He covers numerous public events, researches historical features and writes business/artist profiles.
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