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Jeanette Hanscome's avatar

This whole situation grieves me too, Keri. I get so angry when I realize it is considered acceptable (by some) for agents to show up masked (what cowards) and in unmarked vehicles to arrest and detain people who show up for immigration hearings. Someone does the right thing then gets arrested. One of my family members is married to a woman from another country who is here legally. Last week she had to go to a required appointment at the immigration office, and we were all terrified on her behalf. She should have nothing to fear. She has, and continues to do, everything the correct way. But we all know that doesn't make a difference anymore.

I was at an international writing seminar when news broke about tourists getting detained at our border. It triggered a lot of discussion. A Canadian attendee expressed her confusion over the relationship between her country and ours: "We used to be friends." I could tell every non-American in the group was paying attention to what is going on and shaking their heads like, "What happened?" Two of my airport assistants (for my vision), both immigrants living in the UK, saw I was from the States and said, "I love the States. But I probably won't go back for awhile. It isn't safe." All I could say was, "I'm so sorry."

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Keri Wyatt Kent's avatar

Jeanette, thanks for sharing that story. I think folks who voted for this administration don't realize how this is impacting us on the world stage. or don't care, which would be worse. Half of the country didn't choose this, but we're somehow stuck with it. It's frustrating.

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Jeanette Hanscome's avatar

It is so frustrating. And you got it exactly right: many don’t realize how we appear to the rest of the world.

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Norwynne Pearse's avatar

So sorry to hear of your pain.

Have just read again Rest and am trying to make room for Sabbath Rest.

Thank you for your faith and words.

Norwynne

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Keri Wyatt Kent's avatar

Thanks Norwynne, good to hear from you.

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JennRene 💜Surrender Writings's avatar

I am angry as well. It grieves my heart and I’m certain it grieves God’s heart.

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Keri Wyatt Kent's avatar

Thanks Jennifer, I think we just have to keep talking about it. Keep telling the true story of what is happening.

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Susan Thogerson Maas's avatar

Thank you for speaking out for those who can't speak for themselves. I grieve for what our country has become and pray people will finally understand that this is not right--and definitely not Christian.

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Keri Wyatt Kent's avatar

Thank you Susan. It's disheartening that the cruelty is wrapped in a label of "Christian Nationalism" when it does not follow the teachings of Jesus at all.

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Susan Thogerson Maas's avatar

I completely agree.

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