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Monday, February 20, 2012
Latino Mormons speaking out against Romney | ksl.com
I feel for Garcia and the 70% of the LDS Latino's who are in the country illegially. I feel like I am a man of reason and I respond well to those who use reason to compell me to think differently. The immegration stories of the Book of Mormon are a compelling reason to flip flop on the issue. Of course, the 13 Articles of Faith, also considered scripture and brought to us by the same man that translated the Book of Mormon gives us a reason to pause before opening the border gates...specifically Article 12. Interestingly that Article is not often quoted by those who take Garcia's position.
I think we all, including Romney, agree that there is some discretion to be applied in the immegration reform that needs to apply. Romney noted in the Florida GOP debate that he doesn't intend to deport grandmothers and grandfathers. Again, admittedly, this is not an area of the campaign I have gotten too caught up in because my focus has been on the economy and how to get America back to work. I should brush up more on Romney's and other GOP candidates's exact positions. If it coincides with Article 12, they have my vote.
I relate, Brian. I think it is a tough subject and there is a lot more to know about the topic. Because though there are many Latino Mormons that may be here illegally, there are also many illegal drug dealers, etc, and it is hard to keep track of them when they do not have driver's licenses, etc. I just think it is very difficult to become a citizen. I need to research more on the subject, too. I am a firm believer in this country being great bc it is a melting pot of nationalities and races and cultures. It was the most attractive part of our country aside from democracy and freedom. I do believe that people need to live by the laws and come into the country the lawful way. But let's not lose compassion and let's maintain an open heart for people who seek the freedoms we enjoy--I support ways in which it can streamline and help people who have been living here (perhaps from a very young age) to gain citizenship or visas for work purposes. Education is a start but regulation is key. We need to educate employer's and the employees but still hold those employer's accountable for bringing in or allowing for illegal emigrants to work for them. They turn a blind eye bc it is cheap labor. Very unfortunate. A big part of the illegal immigrants are those who came here to attend college and got their degrees and then what? We educate them and then deport them? Instead, we should encourage them to stay and help innovate and build the economy...rather than making them leave and then some other country benefits from the skills and education our country gave them. I think something needs to change there. It seems overwhelming to me to try to get a handle on it. So I think it is interesting to know the candidates stances.
I feel for Garcia and the 70% of the LDS Latino's who are in the country illegially. I feel like I am a man of reason and I respond well to those who use reason to compell me to think differently. The immegration stories of the Book of Mormon are a compelling reason to flip flop on the issue. Of course, the 13 Articles of Faith, also considered scripture and brought to us by the same man that translated the Book of Mormon gives us a reason to pause before opening the border gates...specifically Article 12. Interestingly that Article is not often quoted by those who take Garcia's position.
ReplyDeleteI think we all, including Romney, agree that there is some discretion to be applied in the immegration reform that needs to apply. Romney noted in the Florida GOP debate that he doesn't intend to deport grandmothers and grandfathers. Again, admittedly, this is not an area of the campaign I have gotten too caught up in because my focus has been on the economy and how to get America back to work. I should brush up more on Romney's and other GOP candidates's exact positions. If it coincides with Article 12, they have my vote.
I relate, Brian. I think it is a tough subject and there is a lot more to know about the topic. Because though there are many Latino Mormons that may be here illegally, there are also many illegal drug dealers, etc, and it is hard to keep track of them when they do not have driver's licenses, etc. I just think it is very difficult to become a citizen. I need to research more on the subject, too. I am a firm believer in this country being great bc it is a melting pot of nationalities and races and cultures. It was the most attractive part of our country aside from democracy and freedom. I do believe that people need to live by the laws and come into the country the lawful way. But let's not lose compassion and let's maintain an open heart for people who seek the freedoms we enjoy--I support ways in which it can streamline and help people who have been living here (perhaps from a very young age) to gain citizenship or visas for work purposes. Education is a start but regulation is key. We need to educate employer's and the employees but still hold those employer's accountable for bringing in or allowing for illegal emigrants to work for them. They turn a blind eye bc it is cheap labor. Very unfortunate. A big part of the illegal immigrants are those who came here to attend college and got their degrees and then what? We educate them and then deport them? Instead, we should encourage them to stay and help innovate and build the economy...rather than making them leave and then some other country benefits from the skills and education our country gave them. I think something needs to change there. It seems overwhelming to me to try to get a handle on it. So I think it is interesting to know the candidates stances.
ReplyDeleteWow, well written and well played! I'd be about 98% on board with what you just said....we are building bridges!
Deletehaha. "Well played." I will take 98%! :)
ReplyDeleteDon't get used to it though! We hop off immegration and the gap widens cousin!!
DeleteOk negative Nancy! You never know! :)
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