Here's the letter I sent to the teacher offering to bring the other side to the debate:
Dear Ms. XXXX,
I understand that the Voz organization plans to give a presentation about the need for a day labor site in Portland in your English classes on Wednesday. I have championed the efforts against such a city funded enterprise and would like the opportunity to present the other side of this issue in your classroom following Mr. Sosa’s presentation. I believe that if done in an even handed way, students will understand the difficulties governments have in balancing the needs of their own citizens while wanting to take care of people who need help. I look forward to a respectful exchange or separate presentation—your choice—with Mr. Sosa about this issue.
If you would like to talk to me in advance I would be happy to talk with you. You can email me back and we can set a time for a telephone conference.
Sincerely,
Victoria Taft
KPAM Radio
Talk Host
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