What are your opinions of the Pope? Is he encouraging illegal immigrants to enter the U.S.?

SSgt Alex Robinson — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:16:50 -0400

http://www.rollcall.com/news/immigration_could_get_push_from_pope_francis-243331-1.html?pos=hatxt

Immigration Could Get Push From Pope Francis

Many advocates for revamping immigration laws have tried to coax Congress into action over the years, but a particularly powerful one will be arriving next month: Pope Francis.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2015 4:23 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:23:30 -0400

My issue is that we are not opposed to immigration and all things considered it's actually pretty easy to enter the US legally. We just want to prevent the illegal part of it.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Aug 21 at 2015 4:26 PM

CW4 Guy Butler — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:26:28 -0400

More like encouraging Congress to actually do something.

For those that don't remember, the House passed an immigration reform bill in 2005, and the Senate passed one in 2006; the bills never got reconciled.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2015 4:49 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:49:05 -0400

I think it's more a "kick in the ass" to jump start Congress. I don't think the Pope is trying to interfere, just "push" a little to get Congress to do SOMETHING.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Aug 21 at 2015 5:38 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 17:38:49 -0400

As I understand the Pope's commentary, he is encouraging LEGAL immigration. He is asking the U.S. as the "Land of Plenty," to share its prosperity & opportunity with those who both need and want it. To this, he is campaigning directly to our Congress & Senate to effectively move off-center, drop the campaign rhetoric, and make a charitable decision on immigration: Open the doors.