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What is your opinion on this story Ark. Hispanics gained new voice in difficult times bishops says illegals?

What is your opinion on this story Ark. Hispanics gained new voice in difficult times bishops says illegals have the "God-given right to immigrate." and again what is the Catholics position on illegasl who sneak into America obtain and use stolen or fake documents are these laws considered by the Catholic bishops to be unjust laws and therefore illegals have a God given right to use said docuements seeing as how the church says the laws are unjust ?Can someone list all laws bishops consider unjust ?LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Hispanic immigrants in Arkansas gained a new protector in an outspoken Catholic bishop in 2008, as immigration raids, an economy in recession and political scrutiny slowed one of the nation's fastest growing Latino populations. Bishop Anthony B. Taylor became head of the Diocese of Little Rock in April, which oversees all of Arkansas' 116,000 parishioners. Pope Benedict XVI's selection of the Oklahoma priest showed a new attention to the Hispanic community, which represents 55 percent of all parishioners in the state. Taylor, who previously signed a letter of protest against Oklahoma laws aimed at illegal immigration, issued his first pastoral letter in November to say people have a "God-given right to immigrate." "We cannot participate in an act of injustice," Taylor told reporters at the time. "People say, 'There's a law here,' but don't understand that law is an unjust law and people are prevented from exercising their God-given human rights."Taylor's statements contrast with others in state government including Gov. Mike Beebe, who routinely says "illegal means illegal" when it comes to immigration. However, Beebe came out against a failed ballot measure seeking to deny illegal immigrants some state benefits, saying much of it already was in state law.That wasn't the case. Both the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and the University of Central Arkansas in Conway allowed students to receive in-state tuition even if they couldn't provide Social Security numbers. After an Associated Press story questioned the governor's stance, the state's higher education chief immediately ordered all two- and four-year colleges and universities to verify potential students' immigration status. Immigration also remained a focus of law enforcement during the year. Arkansas State Police reached an agreement with federal agents to train troopers on how to examine and detect forged identity documents carried by suspected illegal immigrants. Police agencies in northwest Arkansas continued to enforce some federal immigration laws under a new program. The immigration arrest that brought the most attention to the region was that of Adriana Torres-Flores, arrested for selling pirated CDs. She spent four days in March without food or water in a Washington County Courthouse jail cell after being forgotten inside. Charges against Torres-Flores were eventually dropped. The Mexican Consulate in Little Rock, which condemned the incident, served other immigrants during the year. The diplomatic outpost now has 21 employees, who can handle about 300 requests a day for those seeking matricular consular identity cards, passports, legal help and birth certificates. The consulate also provided legal services to those arrested in several immigration raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the year. Agents arrested 24 men in a raid on a construction site near Little Rock National Airport in April, while another 18 were arrested earlier in the month at a Pilgrim's Pride plant in Batesville. In July, agents arrested 13 suspected illegal immigrants during a raid at a North Little Rock boat manufacturer. Still, poultry plants and construction sites in the state's northwest corner drew immigrants to Benton and Washington counties. U.S. Census Bureau statistics showed Arkansas with more than 150,000 Hispanics living within its borders, up from 1990, when estimates showed only 19,876 lived in the state. That population faced new struggles as feed prices and economic pressures led to poultry plants cutting back hours or simply shutting down. A collapse in the nation's mortgage market also stalled home sales, meaning fewer jobs putting up drywall or framing houses. Immigration slowed, but didn't stall, said Steve Striffler, an anthropology professor at the University of New Orleans. "Overall, I think it's still relatively immigrant-friendly, not so much in terms of the laws or the reception of folks, but I think the economy relative to other places is not that bad," Striffler told the AP in October. "Certainly, construction is just being hit everywhere in the U.S. right now, so we're not alone." That could change if Arkansas passes illegal immigration laws similar to those already in place in Oklahoma. Lawmakers have acknowledged the issue will come up in the 2009 legislative session, though no proposed bills have been filed. If they come, a debate thus far largely a

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1. It is about money Most illegals in this country are catholic
2. this article is a little long for me to read, next time summarize it for us....... but just a little bit of clarification is needed. illegal immigrant: a person without papers regardless of race hispanic: American citizen living in America with roots from Mexico, Central America, or South America
3. gee, wonder if the fact that mexicans are catholic have anything to do with the bishop's suppor tfor SEDITION Main Entry: se·di·tion Pronunciation: \si-ˈdi-shən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English sedicioun, from Anglo-French sediciun, from Latin sedition-, seditio, literally, separation, from sed-, se- apart + ition-, itio act of going, from ire to go — more at secede, issue Date: 14th century : incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority The Vatican is a sovereign state. Try breaking THEIR laws, saying 'Your laws do not apply to me!' and see what happens
4. Even though it is not written, I believe in separation of church and state. Religious officials should not let laws affect their beliefs, and laws should not be affected by political beliefs. As far as I know, the Catholic Church has no set position on illegal immigration, but I don't believe it would frown upon a person trying to earn money to support his family the best way he / she knows how. The clergy should do its best to support Catholics, whatever their legal status may be. The Catholic Church is not responsible for immigration.
5. The trail of tears was the path for my ancestors. Maybe hisrtory will repeat itself sending them home. Oh ya I forgot today people are to lazy to march them home. I am sure today we would be required to give them first class air fare at taxpayer expense.
6. I wonder if the bishop ever read the 10 commandments? Isn't there something in there about have other gods before Him? Isn't the bishop putting money from criminals before God? Doesn't the commandments talk about coveting, stealing, etc.? All crimes committed by all illegal, immoral, criminal invaders? So the bishop is not only breaking Gods commandments himself but aiding, abetting, and/or harboring criminals so that they may do so also? And he is saying he is a man of the cloth? I think he is more of a sh!t stain!
7. A "God given right to immigrate"? I'd like to know where that is in the Bible. God must be first, but does not excuse man from following the laws. Nothing excuses a person breaking the laws. You have to be held accountable for your actions otherwise you never learn the lesson. The Catholic Church is as corrupt as the MX government. And just like the MX government they will use their power to get what they want. Where does this stupid idea come from "My government won't give me money and pay my bills so I have "The God given right to immigrate" to the US because they will. It always come down to money. Money wired to MX and donations to the Church.