One year ago the Utah Compact was unveiled. It was an effort to deal with the immigration issue in a reasonable and humane way, and I was so impressed with the attempt, I signed it. It was a more conservative plan than I would have drafted, but it does not call for mass deportations, throwing children out of school, or scapegoating immigrants. It’s a good starting point.
The Mormon church did not officially endorse the Compact, although many of its leading members supported it. That Mormons are divided on this issue was shown in Tuesday’s election in Mesa, Arizona, where Spanish-speaking moderate Jerry Lewis won in a recall election against Russell Pearce, one of the most anti-immigrant politicians in America. Both candidates were Mormons. According to the Deseret News, the Compact played a role in Pearce’s defeat.
If you would like to check out the Compact, go to <utah.compact@gmail.com>. You might even want to sign it.
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