On Thrusday the 18th of this month, Tancredo gave a press release which he commented on the pope saying “I suspect the Pope's immigration comments may have less to do with spreading the gospel than they do about recruiting new members of the church. This isn't preaching it is 'faith-based' marketing.” The pope told the US Bishops that they should "continue to welcome the immigrants who join your ranks today, to share their joys and hopes, to support them in their sorrows and trials, and to help them flourish in their new home." Tancredo thought this statement was exactly what this country does not need. In commenting on this in his press release, he did not insult the American people, he insulted the bishops. The pope simply stated that we should do everything in our power to stop violence so that “immigrants may lead dignified lives.” Tancredo is being critizied very much for his actions in the press release.
On Saturday, Tancredo renewed his pardon call for the Border Agents who are going to jail. Tancredo’s reasoning behind this is that we should listen to the border agents and not the testimonies of 3 drug smugglers. Tancredo stated “Along with a pardon or commutation of Ramos and Compean (border agents), I hope Mr. Davila (drug smuggler) will be given at least 12 years in prison at the very least – the same sentence Agent Compean received for doing his job.”
http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/usa/2008/04/tancredo_on_the_popes_faithbas.html
http://www.borderfirereport.net/latest/tancredo-calls-for-pardon-for-border-agent.html
http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/immigration/entries/2008/04/17/tancredo_criticizes_pope_on_im.html
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