Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting.

Letters to the Editor

Stop slave labor picking American food

In response to Thomas Hall’s letter “Will Republicans pick your crops?” (letter Nov. 14): How about if, to graduate from high school, kids have to work the fields for three months? How about if incarcerated prisoners work for their keep? Or better yet, tell Americans to get off their high horses and pick their own food. Stop the slave labor picking their food!

Robin Cook, Fresno

This story was originally published November 20, 2016 at 2:07 PM with the headline "Stop slave labor picking American food."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER