Some Immigrants Reluctant to Boycott (Un Dia Sin Immigrantes)

TwinCities.com ^ | April 30, 2006 | Erin Texeira

[buccaneer81]

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged immigrants to attend Mass instead of boycotting, and suggested that churches toll their bells in memory of immigrants who died trying to come to the U.S.

BARF!! The Catholic Church really is anti-American. It's all about the money.

[Paladin2]

Why don't they just march back across the border - pied piper like.

[libs_kma]

I hope they boycott all the hospitals, where they get care without paying

[Reaganesque]

I would think that immigrants who are here legally would have a serious problem with rallying support for people who want for free what they had to earn.

[ketelone]

Well, well... what I dont understand is, how are these people even daring to protest.

Illegal is illegal. If they show up to do some mexican flagwaving, BCIS shouldnt look a gift horse in the mouth, and should take the opportunity to kick them right back ouot of the country.

Thatll put the fear of beelzebub in em.

[Garry Boldwater]

Has the Catholic Church tolled their bells for the service men and women that have fought to keep this country free and theirfore thier religion viable? Have they tolled their bells for all the inocent babies killed in abortions?

I really don't know, but if they want to toll their bells for anything I would suggest those, not law breaking illegals breaking the law and coming to the United States to mow lawns. They act as if this is somehow heroic?!?!

This is religion at its absolute worst- political and self rightous.

I am not a religous man, but I can honestly say I do not understand how any clear thinking person can follow the modern day Catholic church.

[Kimberly GG]

Perhaps we should show our appreciation for Amerca by mass boycotting tithing. Instead of money, I'll stick a little note in one of my envelopes and let them know I don't appreciate them participating in illegal activity. Of course I'll need to be specific about WHICH illegal activity.

[Texas_Jarhead]

"The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged immigrants to attend Mass instead of boycotting, and suggested that churches toll their bells in memory of immigrants who died trying to come to the U.S."

And just when will those bells toll in memory of those killed, robbed, or otherwise brutalized by illegal immigrants?

[Vision Thing]

I wonder what the employers of illegals will do when those illegals skip work. One of the main reasons that employers hire illegals is because the illegals are supposedly desperate for work. In other words, the employers have motivated workers at bargain-basement prices.

However, if these illegals have the luxury to skip work for these protests, it shows how less-than-motivated and reliable these workers actually are. Employers would have more reason to dump them.

[Nathan Zachary]

What I don't get is, they want to work here, then boycott the companies that give them (illegal) employment.

It shows just how badly the loony left has infected their minds.

As far as these out of touch, self glorifying Catholic bishops go, they shouldn't wonder why the pews are empty when they come out saying such stupid things. They are completely out of touch with American parishioners.

I guess they are hoping to gather a few pieces of silver from illegal immigrants.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"Employers would have more reason to dump them."

Some employers appear to be encouraging this!!

"Some big businesses are shutting down operations, corporate spokesmen said: Six of 14 Perdue Farms plants will close; Gallo Wines in Sonoma, Calif., is giving its 150 employees the day off; Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat producer, will shut five of its nine beef plants and four of six pork plants.

Greg Schirf, owner of Wasatch Beers in Utah, said that when some of his Latino employees sheepishly asked if they could take off Monday, he responded: "How about this? We'll just take a company holiday. We'll call it 'Latino Appreciation Day.'"

[Alia]

Some are in fear of what will be done to them by the "boycotter" leadership -- if they do not boycott.

[catholicfreeper]

The ignorance of the Catholic Church teachings on this subject is quite extraordinary in the days of the Internet. Its quite easy to locate. May I first suggest going to the Vatican Web site itself. The Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants has a great selection of documents. The Catholic Church is not anti American. But one must see that the Catholic Church doesn't pattern its whole thought based on the situation in the US. It gives guidelines to the World. http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/migrants/s_index_migrants/rc_pc_migrants_sectionmigrants.htm
The Church is reminding us that Christian principles must apply to this debate. Thats all. This is not a issue of money.

[Ed_in_NJ]

It is not up to any church to look out for this country, including law enforcement; we are SUPPOSED to have others to do that.

[Nathan Zachary]

These men are just that, men. They indeed apear to be political and self rightous. Why the Church is allowing these bishops to embarass the church is anyones guess.

Christianity isn't about church politics however, it's about Salvation through Jesus Christ.

They should stick to spreading the word, I agree. This is not the first time these bishops have stuck their noses where they don't belong. Perhaps catholics should send in their concerns about these idiots.

[petkus]

Raymond Arroyo of EWTN stated that only 70 of 197 diocese signed on to this USCCB document! Hence, less than half the Bishops signed on to this document!

Raymond made this statement on Friday, April 28th on his show the World Over!

[catholicfreeper]

THe Church often speaks for those who can't speak for themselves. I don't hear many people arguing when the Church reminds this Country of the horrible sin of Abortion or the horrible perils of cloning. Its a unpopular view I know. But I am not sure if the proposed cure for this illegal immigration problem that many are voicing is not more deadly than the disease. Its like trying to cure a headache with Chemotherapy. I want this immigration problem solved. But I don't want America to lose its soul in the process. I feel this most strongly as regarding family units that are established here where one member or more is a illegal. At some point the cure becomes immoral.

I guess the point is that there are many post that criticize the Church's position. However very few have taken the time to review where the Church is coming from. Catholics in good faith can hold a wide spectrum of views on this subject and the proposed solution. However, the Church is reminding us that there is a human dignity that must be respected.

[Nathan Zachary]

"THe Church often speaks for those who can't speak for themselves"

Look, these aren't people who can't speak for themselves. They aren't poor 'refugees" seeking food and shelter from some horrible dictator.

Many MANY of these are cumming, smart, CRIMMINALS. Drug dealers, thieves, murderers, convicts, rapists, etc.

This is NOT the same situation as some 3rd world country, such as Dafur.

And above all else, this group should stick to official vatican material, not make it up as they go along. It is well and fine that YOU know what the churches position is on these matters, but the average American does not. These men only do damage to the church with their statements, which we can both see are not very well thought out.

[Trunk 71-74]

Remember: Monday, May 1st, is National Turn In An Illegal Alien Day.