Bishops warn not to rebuild Gulf Coast on backs of poor

[Richardo]

There are times when the Church gets it right. :thumbsup:

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/special/05/rit...

Letter from Catholics implores Congress not to cut essential services to pay for recovery
By TARA DOOLEY
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle

Calling the task of recovering after hurricanes Katrina and Rita "an important sign of what kind of nation we are and wish to be," American Roman Catholic leaders have called on Congress to make principled, compassionate and bipartisan decisions as they rebuild the Gulf Coast.

In a letter co-signed by Galveston-Houston Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, a task force of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged lawmakers not to divert money from the poor as they seek to fund programs for hurricane recovery.

"It would be wrong to cut essential food, housing and health care for the poor while the rest of us make no real sacrifice and, in fact, benefit from recent tax cuts," the letter states.

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The letter, dated Oct. 19, was sent to all U.S. senators and members of the House of Representatives.

:)

[pnorman]

1. "No such article"

Can you provide a working link? I can't seem to Google anything.

pnorman

[Richardo]

2. Try this one.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/special/05/rita/3416103

[pnorman]

3. Thanks!

I really should have searched around at that site before hollering for help.

pnorman

[daleanime]

4. Nice idea, but...

Do you really think that the Poor will be allowed (or able) to come back at all?