I would like to personally thank both Ed Chandler and Ryah Cooley for giving attention to the plight of immigrants ("Los Osos artist Ed Chandler depicts the struggle to belong at SLOMA exhibit," Nov. 1).

Our president has portrayed them as criminals. The truth has to be brought to the public in order to stop the detentions, deportations, and maltreatment of these human beings, who are fleeing from violence and poverty.

Thank you for your compassion and for sharing your talents.

Martha Jimenez

RN and veteran

SLO