Immigrants and the Christian attitude

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100114/letters/immigrants-and-the-
Susie Langford, Buġibba

As an American I was appalled and embarrassed by the letter from James Horgan from Delaware (Immigration And The Future Of Malta, January 11).
Unfortunately, even though the US has elected its first black President, the views expressed by Mr Horgan are not isolated. But it doesn't just apply to America. My husband and I have heard comments such as: "There are a lot of monkeys out today" when a black person boarded a bus here in Malta. But what are these people afraid of? Obviously, a country the size of Malta does not have the room to accommodate unlimited numbers of immigrants. But to simply play the race card is unfair and unjust.
Many immigrants, I'm sure, would rather be in their own country but have been cruelly forced out.
The sight of black skin should not bring dark thoughts. Doubters should visit St Andrew's Scots church in South Street, Valletta, on a Sunday morning where they can meet young Nigerians demonstrating a Christian attitude which puts racists to shame.
Racism in any form goes against the spirit of Christ. Racism is not gentle, is not kind, is not loving. It is conceited, egotistical, ignorant and ugly.
Finally, for Mr Horgan to hold Enoch Powell up as paragon of virtue makes one shudder!