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Illegal Immigration: A Biblical Solution

By Brian McCrorie

Jun 01 2006

Recently, George W. Bush, the president of the United States, addressed the country on the topic of illegal immigration. It’s time. According to a recent Gallup poll (April 7-9, 2006),

81% of Americans believe that illegal immigration is “out of control.”
96% believe that controlling U.S. borders to halt the flow of illegal immigrants into the U.S. is important.
48% think building a wall along our border is a good idea.
60% think we should deny illegal immigrants access to schools and hospitals.
81% say we should significantly increase the number of officers patrolling our borders.
84% want to institute tough penalties for businesses who employ illegals.

The president has authorized the use of the National Guard to secure the border with Mexico. While the president has many critics on this issue, even in his own party, his administration has not been inert in responding to illegal immigration. According to the White House,

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Bush at West Point

By Mike Sproul

May 30 2006

I was at the gym and watched the President’s speech linked below. It was one of the best I have ever seen the President give. He teared up at the end of his speech, as did I. If you read it, you will understand why. I think his speech clearly states why we are in Iraq and what is the nature of the enemy we face.
You may read the speech here.

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