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To: backtothestreets

*BTTT*

This hit the fan on O’Reilly and Cavuto yesterday.

I also hear that the Pope is expected to address the need for compassion on illegal immigration. Perfect timing for nationwide raids, if someone were looking to stir up sympathy for the cause of illegal aliens. And just in time for May 1st.

Catholic Church runs shelters in Mexico that assist in illegal immigration
http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/007384.html

US bishops ask ICE to assist families, communities after immigration
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=11806

and WTH?

83. The Gospel mandate to “welcome the stranger” requires Catholics to care for and stand with immigrants, both documented and undocumented, including immigrant children. Comprehensive reform is urgently necessary to fix a broken immigration system and should include a temporary work program with worker protections and a path to permanent residency; family reunification policies; a broad and fair legalization program; access to legal protections, including due process and essential public programs; refuge for those fleeing persecution and exploitation; and policies to address the root causes of migration. The right and responsibility of nations to control their borders and to maintain the rule of law should be recognized.

http://www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/002578.html


107 posted on 04/17/2008 2:39:56 AM PDT by Kimberly GG
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To: Kimberly GG
in addition to my post above, more importantly (and unbelievable)....

38. It is important to be clear that the political choices faced by citizens not only have an impact on general peace and prosperity but also may affect the individual’s salvation.
108 posted on 04/17/2008 4:34:40 AM PDT by Kimberly GG
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