I'm sure even pro-Catholic bigots can see that it would be better for ALL Mexicans to help them clean up their corruption-infested country, instead of prolonging the misery by encouraging the Mexican government to export its social problems, instead of reforming itself for the good of its people, don't you think?
The 1st Amendment of our constitution assures "the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." Are you so anti-Catholic that you would deny the Bishops the status of "people" and the rights that go along with it? Whether you and I like what they are saying and advocating, they are acting within the law.
The Catholic Church does have a presence in Mexico, but the Church is severely hampered in working and advocating on behalf of the people. There are five elements in the Mexican Constitution that are aimed at reducing the Catholic Church’s influence in Mexican domestic affairs.
- Article 3 enforces secular education in Mexican schools.
- Article 5 outlaws Monastic vows and orders
- Article 24 prevents public worship outside the confines of the Church buildings.
- Article 27 denies religious institutions the right to acquire, hold, or administer real property. Furthermore, all real estate held by religious institutions through third parties like hospitals, schools, was declared national property.
- Finally, Article 130 declares all basic civil responsibilities like voting or commenting on public affairs be taken away from Church officials.
In the US where the Bishops play a role life is good, in Mexico where they can't life is bad. I don't think that is purely coincidental.