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[jrv3034]

Re: Re: Re: AA is simply awful

Originally posted by alex_ant
There's no reason we can't improve not only the conditions of the children, but the teens and the young adults and the adults and the elderly as well. The ultimate goal is the elimination of social injustice, and I want to see that goal achieved right this minute.

Very true, indeed. Of course AA is not the solution to the problem. However, it is necessary UNTIL a solution is found and implemented. If it relieves a symptom of the problem while the cure for the problem is found, better that than nothing.

 

[bousozoku]

Originally posted by zarathustra


I disagree with you on the VISA workers issue.

As you admitted, you were an immigrant (or your elders) at one point. As a matter of fact, everyone is an immigrant to this land on a broader scope, if you believe in the population theory of the Americas through the Behring straight.

It is very shallow to assume a "close the gate behind me" attitude. I have first hand experience with immigrants and immigration, and most of the employment based immigrants are extremely well educated and smart people.

While I agree that you should offer a particular job to an American first, if the immigrant is more qualified and you just can't fill the position, why not give it to him/her? In a way you would be lowering the "standards" to accomodate a national pride.

Most of them went through so much adversity to get to that point, that their determination almost puts the "naturalized citizens" who burn flags and whine against America to shame. We could all learn from the love they have for this country - most of them abandoned everything they had to have a better life. Of course there is always rotten apples (no pun) in the bunch who have their individual well being in the forefront.

Illegal immigration is a different story, though, and I won't even try to write about it for lack of space.

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Sorry, I didn't state this completely or correctly.

These visa holders are not immigrants. They are citizens of other countries who never intend to do anything other than work here and take the money back to their own country.

I do not deny anyone who, in good faith, wishes to become a citizen.

You said it well considering the available information though.

 

[wdlove]

"Diversity is the anthesis of excellance" Jay Severin, Conservative Talkshow Host. Diversity as used by the PC crowd. This is all theoretical till you 4 year old need brain surgery. "Someone calculated that a white student with the same resume as a black student would have a 171 to1 chance at being admitted to the University of Michigan.

The teachers union doesn't want students to have their feelings hurt. At a school her in MA, elementary level all students the 1st grading period are to get a B, means meeting standards. The 2nd period an I for improving above standards.

Diversity is prevelant throughout all media, there are people hurting, they need our help. No longer PC to work hard & get good grades at the expense of others, might hurt their feelings!