Providence, R.I., Sep 5, 2017 / 18:38 pm
Many Americans are justifiably outraged at the lives that will be shattered by the cancellation of DACA – but that same sentiment should extend to the unborn lives cut short by abortion, said Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, R.I.
In a Sept. 5 Facebook post entitled "Other Children Have Dreams Too," Bishop Tobin noted that he and his fellow bishops have been clear in opposing President Donald Trump's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA).
"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 bishop said.
"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," he continued.