Immigration discussion
There were more demonstrations yesterday and more are expected today. Whether you agree with the demonstrators or not, you've got to admit that they are relatively peaceful and orderly -- and they clean up after themselves.

Furthermore, we've got thousands of people -- many of them young students -- engaging in the political process. For many people these events are the first steps toward long-term social engagement. I suspect that this will be more important than any legislation formulated this year.

I've heard that some of the people in education are complaining that the students who have been walking out of class to join the marches only care about getting out of school. Perhaps. So what? Regardless of their passions, they are learning a whole lot more about the political process through their participation than if they were simply doing seat time at school. This is democracy at work -- and it is happening civilly (Unlike many of the demonstrations which took place in the 60's and 70's.). A creative teacher could seize the moment and have students writing reflective pieces on what they're doing -- for "extra credit".

Regardless of where you come down on the issue, this is definitely educational. And the way it is happening bodes well for our future.

Where do I land on the issue? With Christianity Today -- which has been taking some heat for their editorial position. They've taken the words right out of my mouth.