I am outraged as a legal U.S. citizen with a son who has gone to battle twice in Iraq to protect our country. I want answers to how an idiotically run state government office can allow what I saw.

On Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, while I was driving down Highway 20 towards Lebanon, I saw a newer black Ford Explorer. He was in front of me. The vehicle had a tinted back window of a Mexico flag and a license plate that read "Ilegal."

Is this not a slap in the face? How did DMV allow this? Does the INS know about this?

I am so sick and tired of the illegals doing what they want and where they want to whomever they want. I know that "Mexifornia" has taken over California, but here in Oregon too?

Are we now known as "Or Gone South Olé"? It is pathetic and I think DMV should be fined for allowing this. And the driver of this vehicle, be aware because when I see you again on the road, I will have INS on speed dial on my cell phone and alert them. You like advertising like this? Go back to where you came from.

Kim Lawrence, Sweet Home

The Democrat-Herald contacted the vehicle's owner, Mary Ann Patricio of Sweet Home. She said that her husband, Jesus, is from Mexico and at one time entered the U.S. illegally but obtained his citizenship about eight years ago. "I support good, decent people who are trying to come here to build a better life and to do good," Patricio said. "I don't support those who come here and do bad." The license plate is her way of showing that support.