The internet can be very helpful, and yet it can also be very harmful. Don Sorenson wrote an article regarding immigration that shows he is completely out of touch. In the article he is all over the board attacking the DFL and am assuming he got his so-called information from the internet.  Or perhaps his source got the information from the internet. 

It seems like every time he or someone mentions DFL, they start referring it as the crazy left or the liberals etc.  I’ve changed my mind over the years as I’ve listened to people. One of the advantages of being in the Twin Cities is that I have the opportunity to listen to many panels and speakers on subjects that I have an interest in. I want to know the facts and be a part of the truth. Are you going to call me a crazy liberal for that? I consider myself an independent but side more with DFL issues due to my faith. 

Immigration is a tough subject for many. I, for one, at one time had zero tolerance for immigration. After listening and studying the issue, I’ve found that I’ve erred on this subject. Do we let them all in for no reason? No. It is an issue that has been distorted badly. Personally, I happen to believe that if you reject immigration (the stranger), you then reject the Scriptures. Pastors tend to tip toe around this as they don’t want to upset their congregation. I applaud the Worthington pastor for speaking about immigration from a Biblical point of view all the while he was scorned and therefore the collections undoubtedly dropped. He, in my opinion, is a follower of God.  Not easy to be a true follower of God. 

We live in a society here in the United States where many believe we shouldn’t help anyone. Someone gets mad as they know someone is on disability.  If someone gets a medical assistance check for a while as they are in need of assistance they are scorned. 

Admittedly, I tend to be anti-big business. Even the state Chamber of Commerce President Doug Loon likes big business, as he clearly isn’t a friend to small businesses. He has articles all over Minnesota right now misleading the public. Farming can be big business, and the bigger the farm the more they reject the idea of helping someone. Last year, big farms received $28 billion dollars in subsidies, and this is the tip of the iceberg. Is farming challenging? Absolutely, but to give some of these folks money that they don’t need is another story. Do the big farmers welcome those checks? Of course. Do they resent it when someone gets a check for some sort of assistance? Absolutely. Are there people getting checks who shouldn’t be? Yes, but let’s work with the system and not trash it for the innocents. 

I’m urging you not be so quick to judge on immigration and helping people to stay afloat. If you want to trash me on my faith please remember it’s your soul. 

Paul Tuveson

Woodbury