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.
Well, actually much of the Vatican material supports what many Catholic voices are saying in this debate. I realize that many are criminals but again many are not.
I just found it ironic that some got so heated up over this part of the article.
"Many are expected to find solace in religious services.
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."
What in Heavens name is wrong with that. Its like the Catholic Church is damned if it does and damned if it doesn't. It seems that people here are not thrilled with this boycott. The Church says don't boycott but when you get off work come pray. Come to mass. Oh and its tolling bells in some places for folks that died in the desert. Its seems that most people's problem is that the Catholic Church is even speaking at all. Well that's my screed. I know everyone is all in a huge state of excitement because of tomorrow's activities so I will try to post less so not to irritate the World tonight. At least try to keep it under a hundred lol.