Can't delete some files because I get this error.

It states that the file "could not be opened, because the original item cannot be found.
I would like to delete it but I get that error message and won't let me do anything else.'
PLEASE help!

You stated that the error message you got states that the file "could not be opened, because the original item cannot be found. Is the name of this file in Italics? If so, it is an alias that points to the real file, and the real or original file cannot be found.
You stated "I cannot even select the file. If I touch the file that message instantly pops up." What do you mean by "touching the file"? Do you mean clicking on it once which highlights it? Or double clicking on it?
Just click on it & keep your mouse button depressed, then drag to trash.
More on trash problems.
How To Fix Stubborn Trash and Why it Won't Delete
http://www.osxfaq.com/Tutorials/LearningCenter/HowTo/Trash/index.ws
Downloaded Trash It! v3.6.1 from:
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 Cheers, Tom
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