Immigration: A Few Things to Keep in Mind

On a personal note: all are entitled to hold their own opinion, that is the blessing and privilege of living in this country; but perhaps sometimes we become so passionate in our cause that we forget to clear the dust from our eyes and look at things more objectively. Disregarding your personal beliefs, ALL people, illegal or otherwise, are still people; they deserve the most basic right of being a human--respect. So in your fervor of argument  remember the people you are "trashing" are still people. Instead of debasing and undeservedly humiliating those who are trying to live the blessed life you do: point it towards the politicians.  

(From an article in the Desert News, a largely conservative, Latter-day Saint (LDS or "Mormon") audience)

“It all begins with a central Christian concept: See them as human beings,” says  conservative Sutherland Institute’s Mero, who is Mormon. “See them as children of God. Do not objectify them.”

"Mark Willes, CEO of Deseret Management Corp., reminded the News’ largely conservative, LDS audience of the state’s pioneer roots and wrote this:

“We, of all people, should be sensitive to the desire of others to provide more opportunities for themselves and their families. We, of all people, should take the time to learn to love our neighbors, rather than allowing the fact that they are different to cause us to want to drive them from our midst. We, of all people, should set a higher standard of concern, compassion and love. Except for Native Americans, we are all here because of immigration. Common decency, and gratitude for what we have, should cause us to embrace those who have a desire to share in and add to what is already here.” "

(The article continues with: )

When the Utah Legislature considered immigration reform in early 2008, Monson assigned a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy to urge lawmakers to use “compassion” in crafting their bills.

“Immigration questions are questions dealing with God’s children,” Elder Marlin K. Jensen said at the time, and legislators should “measure twice before they cut.”

Jensen suggested “a more thoughtful … not to mention humane, approach is warranted.” 

Doctrinal Divide Confronts Mormons on Immigration

Matthew 18:33: “Shouldest not thou also have had compassion

 on thy fellow servant, even as I had pity on thee?”