'Winter always turns to spring. The joy of spring is made real by the winter that proceeds it and only by overcoming the trails of winter, with the power of faith, can we come to savor a springtime of victory.'~Unknown
This past Saturday (October 5th, 2013), all across the nation people join forces, to walk across bridges and avenues, to state a claim in their fight for humanity and freedom, in the fight for an Immigration Reform. There were 183 major actions, in 40 states, calling for a Compassionate Immigration Reform (CIR).
I am sadden, that in 2013, it has to come to this and I, frankly, don't even know where this country get the nerve to be so disrespectful to fellow human beings. Is it that they think Immigrants are not apart of the human race and if so, were their ancestors equally parallel to this rite of passage? When did we stop being humans and caring for one another? When did this change?
I have to tell you, this country is always fighting for something, whether it be to enslaved or not to enslaved. Whether it be the cross contamination of mixing the races deemed illegal. Whether it be the gays and the legal rights to marriage. Whether it be civil rights. Whatever it is, something is always "illegal" in this country and for what?
Does this country even have an identity if it is not declaring something at some point illegal?
When will this end? How is it going to end?
I have to take solace in the ones who are making a difference. The Marchers, The Activists, The Cheerleaders, The Supporters and The Champions, whom have decided that enough is enough and will remain true to the purpose at hand. But, there are still millions of people who are indifferent and they choose to shut their mouths as they watch this nation bury itself, hiding behind the walls of the political parties. I am all for differences in opinions but if we don't speak, how will we know what issues to argue on? Come on "If you see something, say something"
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This past Saturday (October 5th, 2013), all across the nation people join forces, to walk across bridges and avenues, to state a claim in their fight for humanity and freedom, in the fight for an Immigration Reform. There were 183 major actions, in 40 states, calling for a Compassionate Immigration Reform (CIR).
I am sadden, that in 2013, it has to come to this and I, frankly, don't even know where this country get the nerve to be so disrespectful to fellow human beings. Is it that they think Immigrants are not apart of the human race and if so, were their ancestors equally parallel to this rite of passage? When did we stop being humans and caring for one another? When did this change?
I have to tell you, this country is always fighting for something, whether it be to enslaved or not to enslaved. Whether it be the cross contamination of mixing the races deemed illegal. Whether it be the gays and the legal rights to marriage. Whether it be civil rights. Whatever it is, something is always "illegal" in this country and for what?
Does this country even have an identity if it is not declaring something at some point illegal?
When will this end? How is it going to end?
I have to take solace in the ones who are making a difference. The Marchers, The Activists, The Cheerleaders, The Supporters and The Champions, whom have decided that enough is enough and will remain true to the purpose at hand. But, there are still millions of people who are indifferent and they choose to shut their mouths as they watch this nation bury itself, hiding behind the walls of the political parties. I am all for differences in opinions but if we don't speak, how will we know what issues to argue on? Come on "If you see something, say something"
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This leads me to my next question.
What happen to the Government? Let me tell you, is it not a coincident that this shutdown happen to happen on the resurrection of the Immigration Reform. But, is it just the tea partiers that decided that this should not be so or is it a join effort from all spectrum of the political playing field that delegate such catastrophe, in unison? I have to say I am a little wary to the "things" being done and noone is making sense of it all. If congress really needed a vacation they could just sign off on all the laws at hand and they would earn ample amounts of time for rest and relaxation. They would not be denied that.
I got to say for a country that was founded upon immigration, we are doing nothing of the sorts to make this right with the "Natives" that once lived here. And for future references, I am not the biggest fan of that word. I find that word belittling and inhumane. Because I find that that word is only used to describe people from third world countries or of a "minority" race. You never heard the term "Natives" of Europe or North America except if only refering to the "Native Americans".
Shaking My Damn Head!
But I will not stray from the topic at hand, even as I struggle to formulate my words into unbiased gibberish, while still maintaining the core of the reason I choose to write this.
I have not lived in many countries, but I am sure they do not place this much energy on Immigration, which is ironic so I reiterate, THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED UPON IMMIGRATION. It may be hundreds of years ago but it still was.
I believe that the backlash of Immigrants, is for the sole reason, that the "citizens" of this country have all these resources, but are too ignorant and prejudice, to let others come in and help. I have to tell you, mi thinks that if Immigration were only narrowed down to Europeans crossing the border, then there would not be an issue with Immigration to begin. We see how it is much easier for a country that is not considered of a minority race (Natives), can come here and get a Greencard as quickly as it takes them to land, but God forbid if you try to just walk over to borrow some sugar from your neighbor. You are considered criminals who have nothing better to do but to rob, rape and kill. I got to say I can't remember the last time I heard about a Mexican uprising in this country or a Mexican terrorist. But you can be sure about bombings and what nots from people with "legitimate visas" and "asylums."
Is the pot of coffee on? Because I don't think we are smelling it.
I can sit here and tell you why a Comprehensive Immigration Reform is great for this country but honestly that would be a waste of my time and yours because, frankly, you already know. We all are living testament as to why Immigration works for America. We all live it everyday. We are on the forefront of this great invention looking on!
I want to talk to you on your level, fighting fire with fire, so to speak. Maybe then you will understand and get involve with the more obvious side of a law that was once so simple, yet have gotten so complicated.
Every laws in this country is about some bulshit rules to protect things that we are no longer sure about anymore. We are only hearing the opinions of one set group. The rest of America won't speak up to even make it better. The ones who can do something about it won't. Everybody is just self absorbed into their own petty issues to see the bigger picture.
While, in the end, the house is winning!
But I got to say though, that while this country is busy being petty, the other bigger countries are busy thriving.
Sometimes when life hands you a curve ball, question it. And when you have exhausted the alternative, you WILL hit a home run.
Imagine this and indulge me for a second. It's Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. 6:30am until 9pm. The polls are all opened but there are no lines, nobody waiting in them to vote. Nobody showing up, nobody caring. We have more pressing issues to tend to in our homes, schools, offices or whatever. Too busy to even think about voting. This happens everyday in the political sphere. Politicians are too busy doing everything else other than the things that they swore they were gonna do, should they be elected. What's gonna happen when the tables turn? I hope I live to see the day.
As always,
Sleepless.
P.s. I will now leave you with a little something from Rabbi Israel Salanter.
"When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man, I realized the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world."
This leads me to my next question.
What happen to the Government? Let me tell you, is it not a coincident that this shutdown happen to happen on the resurrection of the Immigration Reform. But, is it just the tea partiers that decided that this should not be so or is it a join effort from all spectrum of the political playing field that delegate such catastrophe, in unison? I have to say I am a little wary to the "things" being done and noone is making sense of it all. If congress really needed a vacation they could just sign off on all the laws at hand and they would earn ample amounts of time for rest and relaxation. They would not be denied that.
I got to say for a country that was founded upon immigration, we are doing nothing of the sorts to make this right with the "Natives" that once lived here. And for future references, I am not the biggest fan of that word. I find that word belittling and inhumane. Because I find that that word is only used to describe people from third world countries or of a "minority" race. You never heard the term "Natives" of Europe or North America except if only refering to the "Native Americans".
Shaking My Damn Head!
But I will not stray from the topic at hand, even as I struggle to formulate my words into unbiased gibberish, while still maintaining the core of the reason I choose to write this.
I have not lived in many countries, but I am sure they do not place this much energy on Immigration, which is ironic so I reiterate, THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED UPON IMMIGRATION. It may be hundreds of years ago but it still was.
I believe that the backlash of Immigrants, is for the sole reason, that the "citizens" of this country have all these resources, but are too ignorant and prejudice, to let others come in and help. I have to tell you, mi thinks that if Immigration were only narrowed down to Europeans crossing the border, then there would not be an issue with Immigration to begin. We see how it is much easier for a country that is not considered of a minority race (Natives), can come here and get a Greencard as quickly as it takes them to land, but God forbid if you try to just walk over to borrow some sugar from your neighbor. You are considered criminals who have nothing better to do but to rob, rape and kill. I got to say I can't remember the last time I heard about a Mexican uprising in this country or a Mexican terrorist. But you can be sure about bombings and what nots from people with "legitimate visas" and "asylums."
Is the pot of coffee on? Because I don't think we are smelling it.
I can sit here and tell you why a Comprehensive Immigration Reform is great for this country but honestly that would be a waste of my time and yours because, frankly, you already know. We all are living testament as to why Immigration works for America. We all live it everyday. We are on the forefront of this great invention looking on!
I want to talk to you on your level, fighting fire with fire, so to speak. Maybe then you will understand and get involve with the more obvious side of a law that was once so simple, yet have gotten so complicated.
Every laws in this country is about some bulshit rules to protect things that we are no longer sure about anymore. We are only hearing the opinions of one set group. The rest of America won't speak up to even make it better. The ones who can do something about it won't. Everybody is just self absorbed into their own petty issues to see the bigger picture.
While, in the end, the house is winning!
But I got to say though, that while this country is busy being petty, the other bigger countries are busy thriving.
Sometimes when life hands you a curve ball, question it. And when you have exhausted the alternative, you WILL hit a home run.
Imagine this and indulge me for a second. It's Tuesday, November 8th, 2016. 6:30am until 9pm. The polls are all opened but there are no lines, nobody waiting in them to vote. Nobody showing up, nobody caring. We have more pressing issues to tend to in our homes, schools, offices or whatever. Too busy to even think about voting. This happens everyday in the political sphere. Politicians are too busy doing everything else other than the things that they swore they were gonna do, should they be elected. What's gonna happen when the tables turn? I hope I live to see the day.
As always,
Sleepless.
P.s. I will now leave you with a little something from Rabbi Israel Salanter.
"When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.
Now, as an old man, I realized the only thing I can change is myself, and suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family. My family and I could have made an impact on our town. Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world."
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