Statement From Bishop Tobin

Other Children Have Dreams Too

I have clearly expressed my opposition to President Trump’s decision about DACA, as have the Bishops of the United States. The President’s decision is a terribly shortsighted approach to a very complex problem. It will cause enormous division in our country and will short-circuit the dreams of many children and young people who were brought to this great country by their parents seeking only security, peace and prosperity. The USA is the only country they have known. Congress must move now to fix the immigration crisis in our country.

At the same time, I wonder about the stunning lack of concern and compassion for the many unborn children who also don’t have a chance to live in our country because their lives are terminated by the cruel and violent practice of abortion. They don’t have legal protection either. Their dreams are short-circuited too. What happened to the consistent ethic of life? Where’s the outrage on their behalf? Where’s the Governor on this issue? Where’s our Congressional delegation?