Watching the local DC TV News, and along comes a story talking about the Catholic organization wanting to build a new Center aimed at providing services to El Salvadorian immigrants. At first, I thought it was one of those things they wanted to help make things right, assist in getting paperwork, legal, financial, etc...

WRONG!!!

As the story progressed, they started talking about a "Boys & Girls Club" current occupying the space intended for the Catholic Center. The point being made that at any one time, they had between 150-200 youths (mostly teens...yes, U.S. Citizens) using this facility, staying off the streets. In fact, they had signed agreements with these teens to stay "Safe" and they get unlimited usage and other things from the club.

I have to ask myself, if the Catholic community really interested in helping or are they just looking for their "Shining star"? I am outraged that a religious organization like this would do something so subverted. After all, didn't they learn their mistakes from funnelling money to the Rebels in South America in the 70's & 80's for weapons? Or the recent sexual abuse rulings?

I am furious about this...if you would like to find the story (aired Tuesday night, not sure it is still there) you can go to www.nbc4.com, or the local ABC affiliate (not sure their web site) and get this story...

Post note: I wanted to make sure everyone understood, this is happening in the District of Columbia, South East region where some of the hardest neighborhoods exist in the area...