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We have all seen the news reports of children being separated from their parents on America's Southwestern border. I think for many of us there is confusion and revulsion regarding the fact that America is doing this. We hear from the Whitehouse that this is the law. The President says he hates this law but it's the fault of the Democrats. Apparently, his claim or belief is that he is being made to do something that the United States of America has never done before. Trump's claimed deep dislike for the policy of separation is juxtaposed with Attorney General Jeff Sessions justification for it. Sessions explains, "the Apostle Paul and his clear and wise command in Romans 13, to obey the laws of the government because God has ordained them for the purpose of order." These words have been used throughout history to justify and sanctify the misguided and times grotesque aims of governments. If we are to live by AG Sessions ministry, governments have Carte Blanche and we must salute and dutifully obey. My City Voice podcast conversation today is with Antar Davidson. He worked, until a few days ago, in a Tucson Arizona shelter with immigrant children. A great many of these children had been separated from their parents when coming across the border. They are processed and admitted with little or no idea of where Mom and Dad are or when they will be reunited. Antar tells us his story of how the kids who are often from places where their governments are a source of fear or worse are fed and given a roof over their heads. He also tells us stories of sleeping on floors and how crying brothers and sisters are forbidden to hug each other before being separated after arriving at the facility. I believe this is an important current reality for American's to be aware of. We get to decide if this is who we are as a people. Thanks and don’t forget to subscribe to City Voice and share with your friends.