March 26, 2008

False compassion from Iowa bishops/Iowa Catholic Conference; Rich Pleva, cheap labor pimp

From this:

..."The current debate about illegal immigration in Iowa needs an infusion of the Pope's message about love," said Monsignor Stephen Orr, speaking on behalf of the bishops of Iowa and the Iowa Catholic Conference. "The love of God does not stop at national boundaries. Immigrants crossing into the U.S. are in the need of love of neighbor that was commanded by Jesus."

The bishops are engaging in false compassion. If anyone wants to help them get on the right path, point that out to them at public meetings, videotape the exchange, and upload it to video sharing sites. Discrediting people is an extraordinarily powerful tool, but one which many opponents of illegal immigration don't seem to be concerned about using.

The state Legislature is considering a bill, House File 2610, that would curb illegal employment of immigrants by requiring all new employees to obtain a Midwest-issued driver's license or identification card.

...Without naming the specific bill, Muslim, Jewish, Catholic, United Church of Christ, Baptist, Presbyterian, Unitarian Universalist, Sikh, Episcopal, Methodist, Disciples of Christ, and Lutheran religious leaders today urged lawmakers to oppose initiatives that "will cause negative consequences" for immigrants.

...The Rev. Rich Pleva of the Iowa Conference of the United Church of Christ cited a study by the Iowa Policy Project that found that undocumented workers contribute more than $40 million in taxes in Iowa. [he then promoted getting SS and taxes from "immigrants"].

Also mentioned: Connie Ryan Terrell of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.

Posted to Immigration2008a at March 26, 2008 12:55 PM