Thank you for another stimulating class. I particularly like that you accentuated the "choices" we make even when we are unaware of why we made the choice. I will suggest that you occasionally add a 'none of the above' choice. For instance when you offered a choice of specific cities where we might choose to live - mine would definitely …
Thank you for another stimulating class. I particularly like that you accentuated the "choices" we make even when we are unaware of why we made the choice. I will suggest that you occasionally add a 'none of the above' choice. For instance when you offered a choice of specific cities where we might choose to live - mine would definitely be none of the above. I consider it punishment to even have to visit Los Angeles or Las Vegas, and while I like what San Francisco has to offer, you'd have to pay me to liver there.
As to other choices, I think racism, bigotry in any form, and "otherism" are evil. I am an immigrant. I came here from what was then a 'desirable' country, Canada. I had to have tests to prove I had no sexually transmitted disease or tuberculosis. I was 25 years old in 1958 but I had to produce letters from the police departments of everywhere I lived for 24 years 6 months. Fortunately I have no criminal record. I also had to offer proof that I would not be dependent on any Federal or State agency. That was it. I thought the same applied to any immigrant from any area. Later, much to my chagrin, I found I was mistaken. Had I not been white, of primarily Scottish descendancy it would not have been so easy. Not sure what crimes they thought I could commit between the ages of 6 months and 6 years (:-). I think for immigration today we should set a number - the number of refugees (and asylum seekers we can accommodate), the number of workers we can accommodate and their families and not deal with National origin. When the accommodation number for that year ends, immigration for that year ends. Criminal backgrounds and reasonably decent health should also be considered. Aside from that - first come first served. As to what we owe to others; everything we can give. Money if we have it, advice, assistance, courtesy, and tolerance. In my view, if we have the intelligence to recognize the right action, we have the obligation to perform that action.
Thank you for another stimulating class. I particularly like that you accentuated the "choices" we make even when we are unaware of why we made the choice. I will suggest that you occasionally add a 'none of the above' choice. For instance when you offered a choice of specific cities where we might choose to live - mine would definitely be none of the above. I consider it punishment to even have to visit Los Angeles or Las Vegas, and while I like what San Francisco has to offer, you'd have to pay me to liver there.
As to other choices, I think racism, bigotry in any form, and "otherism" are evil. I am an immigrant. I came here from what was then a 'desirable' country, Canada. I had to have tests to prove I had no sexually transmitted disease or tuberculosis. I was 25 years old in 1958 but I had to produce letters from the police departments of everywhere I lived for 24 years 6 months. Fortunately I have no criminal record. I also had to offer proof that I would not be dependent on any Federal or State agency. That was it. I thought the same applied to any immigrant from any area. Later, much to my chagrin, I found I was mistaken. Had I not been white, of primarily Scottish descendancy it would not have been so easy. Not sure what crimes they thought I could commit between the ages of 6 months and 6 years (:-). I think for immigration today we should set a number - the number of refugees (and asylum seekers we can accommodate), the number of workers we can accommodate and their families and not deal with National origin. When the accommodation number for that year ends, immigration for that year ends. Criminal backgrounds and reasonably decent health should also be considered. Aside from that - first come first served. As to what we owe to others; everything we can give. Money if we have it, advice, assistance, courtesy, and tolerance. In my view, if we have the intelligence to recognize the right action, we have the obligation to perform that action.