the Honorable David King, Representative from Iowa and ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security

Dear Mr. King:

When you say this, you are really saying that people are a commodity.  I understand that in a macro-economic view, this is true.  However, from the widest point of view — that would be God’s — the idea that people are a commodity is abhorrent, reprehensible, and profoundly sinful.

Each person is a child of God, uniquely and marvelously made — just as you are! — and infinitely and perfectly loved.  These farm workers from Mexico you refer to as “illegals,” Jesus died for each and every one of them, just as he died for you.  And I assure you that Jesus did not look down from the cross and see the mob of spectators as a commodity.  No, he saw persons, brothers and sisters, beloved companions in the journey of humanity.

Persons are not a commodity.  Persons have never been a commodity.  I pray for your immortal soul.

In Christ’s love,
Undercover Nun