Likewise, I have nothing but the highest regard for the anti-infanticide stance of the RC Church and see it as probably the greatest force in this regard, so no, my comments were not directed at that...just some RC practitioners, and many non-church organizations who feel that 'pro-life' is simply an attitude opposed to capital punishment....I was comparing this apparent absence of logic to what I perceived as the incomplete logic of the Archbishop's stance....and as you've pointed out, it may be my understanding of his pronouncement which is that which is incomplete....
From the Archbishops' response:
"SB 529, unfortunately, does little to meet the needs of our immigrant brothers and sisters or of the State as a whole. The bill is not comprehensive; it is not designed to bring immigrants out of the shadows, shut down the "black market" of smuggling, fake documents or exploitation; restore the rule of law at our borders, workplaces or communities, or encourage those who settle here to get on the path of citizenship."
"The two Catholic Bishops continued their support for immigration reform that includes (1) economic and social development that addresses the root causes that force people to migrate"
Link: www.archatl.com
There are probably many who disagree with the Archbishops on this statement, but I don't think it is hypocritical from the RCC's point of view. It is just a different set of objectives from those of our politicians. Example: Offering Spanish and English masses meets the objective of sharing the Gospel with as many as possible, as Jesus instructed us to do. It does not meet the objective of all Americans speaking proficient English, which would be a goal of the government not the church.