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I'm a fan of the Iowa Farmers Union. They sent out an email this morning with this common sense piece on why all the anti-immigration rhetoric is not just shameful, it's stupid.

I wish there was such a thing as "American Hospitality", but it's been replaced by razor wire, cruelty and a refusal to feel and express the humble gratitude and respect these brave brothers and sisters deserve.

For healthy communities, we need welcoming communities. So, I hope you will check out this fact-based piece. I also encourage you to sign up for email from the Iowa Farmers Union.

Immigrants serve the common good, including in Iowa: Those are the facts Opinion: Unauthorized immigrants contribute greatly to our economy, and, far from being a burden, are ineligible for many resources, writes Jan Flora