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Obviously, my being a Christian minister, I believe in the change that comes with conversion, new birth. But, I also believe in giving people a shot at changing behavior. It can be done. Perry seems to be showing a change in what he believes about the border.

Xzins, up-thread you started this conversation by pointing out that we rarely, if ever, disagree on the issues, and you are correct in that statement. I also believe in second chances as all Christians do.

That being said, we do not have the luxury of being wrong on Amnesty, and as I already posted to you upthread, the sum total of Perry's actions on all issues Immigration related prove that he is an "Open Borders" advocate. Furthermore, it is clear from this half-hearted action on this issue, that he hasn't changed. The proof is in the fact that his own staff reported that he had the authority to APPREHEND all of these illegals and he chose not too. He does not want to solve this issue in the manner that is correct, righteous and moral, and that means deportation not matter how emotional that action maybe or how much the left and the media will hate him for it and already hates us for taking that position.

With regards to my comment concerning not having the luxury to get it wrong on Amnesty, we don't. If Perry, Rand Paul, Bush, Marco Rubio, etc. as President pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform (A.K.A. Amnesty) we lose the country, period.

There is no coming back from that as it will dump 30+ million undocumented Democrats into the electorate and remove any possibility of a conservative gaining the Presidency.

You have for a long time, been a FRiend here on Free Republic. I’ll read you research, and I’ll take your opinions seriously because you obviously care.

I do agree with Lakeshark that we need to be careful not to kill of viable conservatives and leave the field to the liberal establishment types by default.

Perry is right on so much that is important to me. Especially on Jesus, prayer, religion, life. I hope he’s not misinterpreting Old Testament instructions regarding aliens in the land of Israel.

I am as anti amnesty as you, and suspect XZINS is as well. It is important Not to exaggerate the records and statements of Walker and Perry just to give Cruz a boost, as he hasn’t focused on this issue nearly as much as he should have either. It’s most important we not do the things that the ex poster pissant did when he couldn’t stop people from choosing Palin as their favorite.