Readers Write: Education, food

The writer is a veterinarian.

It’s not too early to start thinking about holding a Make America Great Again Fourth of July picnic. Here are some tips: Be sure not to eat any sausages or bratwurst. The foods themselves were brought to America by immigrants and they were made by immigrants in packing plants. Also, don’t eat any fruits, lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, onions, garlic, almonds or other nuts. They were all raised by immigrants. Guacamole is out; most of our avocados come from Mexico. The ones that are grown in the U.S. are grown by immigrants.

Make sure the guests at the picnic walk or ride bicycles made more than 20 years ago. Newer bikes were made in other countries. At best, they were only assembled by immigrants in the U.S. from foreign parts. Trucks are out. Diesel engines were invented by an immigrant. Cars and planes contain a lot of parts manufactured in foreign countries. Trains run on tracks laid by Chinese and other Asian immigrants.

Of course, you will want to send invitations by letter. Most electronic devices or their parts are made in other countries, not the United States. And don’t get me started on noodles, sushi, potatoes (originated in South America and popularized in the U.S. by immigrants), sauerkraut, tacos, tea, coffee and beer. Happy (early) birthday, America!