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Thursday, March 23, 2006
Jesus, The Felon
Well... that's what Hillary Clinton thinks would happen if a GOP sponsored immigration bill passes.
Now... we'll look at what Bible Scholar and Senator, Hillary Clinton, said. First, she said that the Good Samaritan would be considered a criminal. Let's see what he did, ok?
OK, then she said that Jesus might be considered a criminal under this law. uh... why? Even if we take away the fact that he was sinless, what in His story would lead one to believe that any of his acts of compassion would fall under this bill? I would love to know when, during His Earthly ministry, he fed, healed, or in any other way ministered to people who were in the country illegally. Or, is she implying that Jesus was an illegal alien?
So, Theologian Clinton, can you provide chapter and verse on this? Where in the Bible does it promote illegal activity? (I seem to remember the exact opposite- see Romans 13).
No, we're not to obey the government when it is corrupt, but that's not what we're talking about here. We're talking about a government that is trying to secure its borders and protect its citizens (and the legal immigrants, as well).
Call me hard-hearted, but I think that any time a person is caught in this country illegally (and no, I don't really care how long they've been here or how many family members they have here) they should be taken into custody and given 72 hours to prove they're here legally. If they cannot do it within 72 hours, then they should be put on the next regularly scheduled toss-out flight to their country. (At first, one daily to Mexico City, and probably once a week to most Central American countries. Everywhere else, I'd need to see the stats... ) Then, their names would be put on a list and they would not be able to get a visa to legally enter the US for X number of years (probably twice the time it takes to get a normal visa for the country of origin). (ok, yeah... temporary visas for emergencies might get special consideration... but they would be watched like hawks). Cost too much money? Well, when you consider the amount we spend to educate their kids and care for their medical problems... I'd bet it's a wash, or close.
And, no... I wouldn't care if I had to pay more for my veggies or whatever. Seriously. It's worth it.
Surrounded by a multicultural coalition of New York immigration advocates, Clinton blasted the House bill as "mean-spirited" and said it flew in the face of Republicans' stated support for faith and values.Wow. Where do I start? Maybe with what the bill actually says, ok? It would make unlawful presence in the United States a felony (it's currently a civil offense). It also penalizes those who hire illegal aliens and those who help them (with forged documents, smuggling... etc.) Got it?
"It is certainly not in keeping with my understanding of the Scriptures," Clinton said, "because this bill would literally criminalize the Good Samaritan and probably even Jesus himself."
Now... we'll look at what Bible Scholar and Senator, Hillary Clinton, said. First, she said that the Good Samaritan would be considered a criminal. Let's see what he did, ok?
30 In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.' (Luke 10:30-35)So... I guess she's either saying that the Samaritan would be considered a criminal because the man he helped was illegally in the country, or he was a criminal because the Samaritan was illegally in the country. Either way... she's wrong. The Samaritans were hated, yes, but there was no law against them being there. And the man in the story was traveling legally in the area, as well.
OK, then she said that Jesus might be considered a criminal under this law. uh... why? Even if we take away the fact that he was sinless, what in His story would lead one to believe that any of his acts of compassion would fall under this bill? I would love to know when, during His Earthly ministry, he fed, healed, or in any other way ministered to people who were in the country illegally. Or, is she implying that Jesus was an illegal alien?
So, Theologian Clinton, can you provide chapter and verse on this? Where in the Bible does it promote illegal activity? (I seem to remember the exact opposite- see Romans 13).
No, we're not to obey the government when it is corrupt, but that's not what we're talking about here. We're talking about a government that is trying to secure its borders and protect its citizens (and the legal immigrants, as well).
Call me hard-hearted, but I think that any time a person is caught in this country illegally (and no, I don't really care how long they've been here or how many family members they have here) they should be taken into custody and given 72 hours to prove they're here legally. If they cannot do it within 72 hours, then they should be put on the next regularly scheduled toss-out flight to their country. (At first, one daily to Mexico City, and probably once a week to most Central American countries. Everywhere else, I'd need to see the stats... ) Then, their names would be put on a list and they would not be able to get a visa to legally enter the US for X number of years (probably twice the time it takes to get a normal visa for the country of origin). (ok, yeah... temporary visas for emergencies might get special consideration... but they would be watched like hawks). Cost too much money? Well, when you consider the amount we spend to educate their kids and care for their medical problems... I'd bet it's a wash, or close.
And, no... I wouldn't care if I had to pay more for my veggies or whatever. Seriously. It's worth it.
