Blessed
are they who mourn . . . . Blessed are the merciful . . . .
After
University of Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts’ body was found buried
beneath cornstalks in an Iowa field, the Mexican national man who confessed to
murdering her was said to be in the country illegally, working on a farm. An
immigration detainer was placed on him. The company owning the farm at first
said it had used the federal E-Verify to check on its employee.
Some national statements turned
immediately to the dangers of illegal Mexican aliens. A state leader asked how
a broken immigration system could allow a predator to live in “our community.” A
local announcer warned U. of Iowa students to be alert and fearful of “others”
out there.
However, Mollie’s aunt, Billie Jo
Calderwood, posted this: “Please remember, evil comes in EVERY color. Our
family has been blessed to be surrounded by love, friendship and support
throughout this entire ordeal by friends for all different nations and races. From
the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”
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