My name is Jim Vorel, I'm a journalism student. I'm doing a story on the New Sanctuary Movement, which is a movement sponsored by the Community United Church of Christ here which is looking to shelter illegal immigrants and migrant workers who are in danger of being deported from the country. Basically like one of those old movies where a guy runs into a church yelling "Sanctuary!" Anyway. I've been interviewing people about it all around campus. And everyone loves it. They all think it's a great idea. I came here hoping that I might be able to find a little balance. The date which this article is due is approaching very quickly, and it is not at all balanced. So therefore I was looking for someone to shed some light on the other side of the issue, if you were interested. I tried to create my own username to create a thread to this effect, but after signing up for one, my password never arrived to my email, and I am unfortunately in something of a hurry. So I guess what I'm asking is, do you think it's right for a church to illegally house illegal immigrants to prevent a family from being split up? And would you be interested in a short interview about it? It would really help me out.
If you or anyone else here with a strong opinion, would briefly talk to me, please email me at jvorel2@uiuc.edu. Hell, just give me a call at (708) 606-8510. I'm just a journalism student looking to be as objective as possible.
Thanks,
Jim Vorel
