Posted on 03/23/2006 12:28:28 PM PST by Crackingham
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton invoked the Bible yesterday to criticize a stringent border security measure that, among other things, would make it a federal crime to offer aid to illegal immigrants.
"It is hard to believe that a Republican leadership that is constantly talking about values and about faith would put forth such a mean-spirited piece of legislation," she said of the measure, which was passed by the House of Representatives in December and mirrored a companion Senate bill introduced last week by Senator Bill Frist, a Tennessee Republican and the majority leader.
"It is certainly not in keeping with my understanding of the Scripture because this bill would literally criminalize the Good Samaritan and probably even Jesus himself," she said. "We need to sound the alarm about what is being done in the Congress."
Mrs. Clinton, who is running for re-election this year and is leading in polls for the Democratic presidential nomination, spoke at a news conference in Manhattan with more than 30 immigrant leaders after meeting with them privately.
The meeting took place in an atmosphere of mounting urgency, as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops called on its flock to oppose the measure, and tens of thousands of immigrants around the country stepped up a series of protest rallies in anticipation of a Senate vote on competing immigration bills next week.
Mr. Frist's bill, like the House measure, would make it a crime to be in the United States without proper papers and would add guards and fencing along the Mexican border, and speed deportation.
Some versions, including one proposed by Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, would expand the definition of alien smuggling to include help to illegal immigrants already here.
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What if a priest simply hears a confession and then feeds the murderer?
Yes or no: Do you think the Church helping someone regardless of their immigration status should be criminalized?
Your question HAS been answered, stop repeating it like Cindy Sheehan squawking around "Camp Casey" already.
So, you accuse Freepers of being vigilantes, eh? How about that!
The Bible at the expense of the Quran, from a Democrat?! Whoa!!! Where's the inclusiveness?
better yet what does the church have to do with Hillary using the Bible for anything?
Absolutley. I just wrote the same thing to LiberalBumKisser3 or what ever his name is.
Anything in the law say anything about violating the sanctity of the Confessional? No?
So much for that.
Quit repeating yourself ad nauseum. You're making a mockery of the thread.
I am accusing only those who take the law into their own hands of being vigilantes. Please don't put words into my mouth. Neither you, nor anyone else, has answered my question. I'll give you one more chance - Yes or no: Do you think the Church helping someone regardless of their immigration status should be criminalized?
America has a good system for mankind to emulate and enjoy a higher standard of living. Mexico is not stopped by anyone north of her border from doing the things that would pay off for her population.
Mrs. Bill Clinton has stated the Republican party’s position on illegal immigration is out of step with what Jesus would have us do as human beings concerned about the welfare of other human beings. Is this one way she’s going to tempt away Christians to support her abortion candidacy? Maybe, maybe not, Hillary. How do you think He feels about abortion on demand?
I don’t know how Jesus sees us at all—I do know we can be merciful by freeing other people. Iraqis come to mind, Hillary. Your party seems to have a real problem with that. I also know as stated above that if Mexico would let loose the power of freedom, innovation, capitalization and market forces, she could compete with anyone. They might start with education like we did years ago. (Not our current public mess of education, but the real thing like we had, say in the fifties and earlier).
And her point is…exactly what? That Jesus would break the law like her husband did—or shadow the law like she did—and are quite capable and willing to do again if it suits the Clinton’s purpose? I don’t think so. Would Jesus be in favor of having everyone move from Mexico to the United States? How would that work, Mrs. Clinton?
Is Jesus in favor of one people stealing from others (in terms of unearned resources, Hillary)? You know, some of them come here for that purpose only—it’s called stealing. I know how much you like the term, you know. I wanted to use it so that you would feel at home. I do hope you relate to it as it’s used here. Smile, Hillary; we know you’re only kidding around trying to find something firmer to stand on than the silly putty holding you up now.
Andrew Huddleston
Jonesborough, Tennessee
well...ain't this rich...
Now, I want to hear Hillary's take on the Biblical injunctions against adultery, homosexuality, lying and treason.
Why did you skip over the "feeding" part then?
The coveting of thy neighbors paycheck? Adultery? False testimony? Earth worship?
Funny she'd ignore these things, isn't it?
And why is the Church lining up behind Pro-Abortion Heroine Hillary Rotten Clinton, anyway?
She doesn't seem to be able to make up her mind. She's for port security but against border security. She's almost as good at flip-flopping as John F-ing Kerry.
You can hand them a bag lunch to eat on their way home, no problem! :-D
My views on immigration may be read at Immigration & The American Future. Mrs. Clinton has been seeking to undermine American culture since her late teens. This is just one more example of the Clinton duplicity, and should be handled with humor--nothing gained by letting her get us too angry to be effective.
William Flax
Hey Harpy, what does the Bible say about Homosexuality?? Leviticus 18:22 You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.
Abortion? Bearing False Witness?? If you want to quote scripture, quote all of it not just parts you like.
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
Hey Harpy, what does the Bible say about Homosexuality?? Leviticus 18:22 You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female; it is an abomination.
Abortion? Bearing False Witness?? If you want to quote scripture, quote all of it not just parts you like.
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
When we have either of the Clintoons trying to quote scripture to support their position, a huge gaffe generally occurs that is ignored by the MSM.
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