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Illegal Immigrants & The Pantheon of American Scapegoats
Posted by Wallace+
A new study out by the Pew Hispanic Center shows that illegal immigration into the United States is down, and very much so, over the last decade: a 67% reduction to be exact.
What do we make then of a rising chorus of voices in our country denouncing illegal immigration and blaming illegal immigrants for all manner of things?
Well, sadly, I think Frank Rich has it right when he speaks of "the latest minority groups to enter the pantheon of American scapegoats, Hispanic immigrants and Muslims" (as I quoted in Sunday's sermon).
Lord, drive from our hearts all bigotry, and help us to be the people you call us to be, people of compassion, justice, and generosity.
Tags: frank rich, immigration, new york times, pew hispanic center
