As a Christian, I believe my faith calls me to view all people, regardless of citizenship status, as made in the “image of God” and deserving of respect; to show compassion for the stranger and love and mercy for my neighbor; and to balance the rule of law with the call to oppose unjust laws and systems when they violate human dignity.
These biblical principles compel me to support immigration reform legislation that is consistent with humanitarian values, supports families, provides a pathway to citizenship for immigrant workers already in the U.S., expands legal avenues for workers to enter the U.S. with their rights and due process fully protected, and examines solutions to address the root causes of migration.
I believe the current U.S. immigration system is broken and reform is necessary. I call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform with the above elements by the end of this year.
(Source: Sojourners)
muncitorii straini au fost adusi pentru ca autohtonii nu mai catadicseau sa faca muncile ‘rusinoase’. cam asa a fost peste tot. statul a favorizat imigrarea dar in acelasi timp a facut foarte putin pentru a-i apara pe muncitori. au fostt masacre chiar, vezi The Rock Springs massacre (also known as the Rock Springs Riot) occurred on September 2, 1885. atitudinea localnicilor fata de straini in mai toate tarile a fost una negativa. exista un film documentar despre primul razboi mondial in care de pe un vas de pasageri sunt debarcati in franta coreeni care urmau sa sape transee. ofiterul francez de la capatul scarii ii gratula cu un spitz bine plasat undeva… iaka superioritatea culturii franceze!
By: alexandru nadaban on 3 September 2009
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