Yes, I’ve read the bill. It stinks.
We must respond with love to the fear that drives the debate about immigration.
Whatever else may be true about the questions of illegal immigration to our country, there is one aspect that most compels me to stand with those who have taken the dangerous and illegal initiative to come to this country. And that is this: They see us as the golden door, the bright light of possibility, the city on the hill that our religious ancestors dreamed of being. They are the American dream. I’m particularly drawn to the poor who long to come here. I have no doubt that ocean of longing is for themselves, but even more it is for their children, who they dream will be Americans. I’m not saying there aren’t problems that must be addressed. But both the American dream and our own liberal faith call us to stand with these people and to help to find the way through for all of us.
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