Monica...think this bishop is doing more than just writing a letter: 

"The bishop calls for a moratorium on the detention and deportation of nonviolent migrants. He also announces the establishment of a new scholarship fund for migrant children to attend Catholic schools. He announces a directive to all pastors and principals that government agents are not to be permitted on church property in any enforcement action without a warrant. He is setting up a commission to continue applying the Gospel vision he outlines in the policies and parishes of El Paso. To those outside the border communities he says, "Come and See!"

Now, he is not organizing a strike....but it IS a step in the right direction.....

I'd like to see these border bishops get together...McElroy et al and work out a uniform strategy....think it would be more effective than just one bishop!