My first reaction to Arizona’s SB1070 was, “It’s about fucking time!” I wasn’t aware at the time of the racial profiling this law creates until later. Nonetheless, I still don’t feel angry about this matter. Truth is I agree with the principle behind this law. I agree that there are too many illegal immigrants in this country draining our resources and committing crimes. I also feel the majority of these people come to the country to better themselves and improve their respective families’ lives.
So many countries throughout the world do not tolerate illegal immigrants yet the world expects the US to take care of them regardless of the effects upon our nation. What truly enrages me is when I see Mexican government officials condemning our laws as discriminatory. To them I say this: is it not illegal for a non-Mexican to own property in Mexico? Doesn’t Mexico deport numerous Central Americans because they are illegal? Hypocrites! Perhaps if the rest of the world took better care of its citizens and respective countries we wouldn’t have such a dilemma on our hands.
One thing that holds illegal immigrants back is their lack of assimilation. I’m certain that if more would actually learn to speak English and learn about this country’s history and traditions we would be better off as would the immigrants.
I don’t claim to have a solution to illegal immigration and I acknowledge it is a matter we must deal with soon. Arizona has the right idea, but the wrong approach.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Let it be known that I don’t always focus on negativity in my updates for I have the following to state: As I close out this week I want to thank the following for making my life more pleasant and gratifying (please note that my sense of appreciation is not listed in order of significance, but in what presents itself to my mind at the time of composition).
1) My Dad-My true best friend. The most compassionate man I know and my guide in life. I can only strive to be half the man he is, for my father possess the intelligence of a scholar and the cunning of a king.
2) My sister: I never tire of speaking with my little chubby. Varinia has become one of the most intelligent and cogent humans I have encountered. I am deeply honored and gratified that she is my sister. I adore her with all I have.
3) Mom-Above all YOU are the light of MY LIFE. My earliest and fondest memories are of YOU. The love I hold for you is unmatched. You are without a doubt my strongest love in my life.
4) My friends: Eduardo , Miguel, Edgar…I love you guys and I thank you for being in my life. Wonderful moments all of us have shared.
I reflect only on this week, but I think of all my friends and family that have touched my life. I am fortunate to have you all….and I do mean ALL!
1) My Dad-My true best friend. The most compassionate man I know and my guide in life. I can only strive to be half the man he is, for my father possess the intelligence of a scholar and the cunning of a king.
2) My sister: I never tire of speaking with my little chubby. Varinia has become one of the most intelligent and cogent humans I have encountered. I am deeply honored and gratified that she is my sister. I adore her with all I have.
3) Mom-Above all YOU are the light of MY LIFE. My earliest and fondest memories are of YOU. The love I hold for you is unmatched. You are without a doubt my strongest love in my life.
4) My friends: Eduardo , Miguel, Edgar…I love you guys and I thank you for being in my life. Wonderful moments all of us have shared.
I reflect only on this week, but I think of all my friends and family that have touched my life. I am fortunate to have you all….and I do mean ALL!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Being in Love vs. Loving Someone
The beauty of Facebook is it's application in connecting and re-connecting friends, family, acquaintances and sometimes ideas. A friend of mine on FB posed the question about knowing the difference between loving someone and being in love.
Hmmm, love...I've been in love and do love. I love my family, friends, pets and myself. As for being in love, I don't find myself in that state at the moment. I've experienced it and must say it can be joyous and painful...but mostly it's an experience.
My response to my friend's question may sound a bit pessimistic to many, but it derives from my personal experiences. I stated the following: 'Loving = compassion and genuine feelings. Being in love = delusion and setting oneself up for hurt and disappointment.' Yeah, I know, pretty gloom. What can I say, I speak from the heart.
Anyway, my experiences in relationships and other encounters with women are what drives my opinion. I feel that once you fall in love with someone you lose focus of what some may call self. You trade your self for the betterment and happiness of another. You usually are selfless and strive to please the object of your love. Sometimes this love one feels is not reciprocal unfortunately. In the event one's partner feels the same, love can be a great.
Nonetheless, I feel that this type of love is short lived and not genuine. Most people get bored with their partner or just lose interest along the way. Sometimes partners are unfaithful. People going through these turmoils sometimes stay together no matter how miserable they are because they claim to be in love. I say they're so accustomed to being with that other person that they lose their sense of self and are afraid to be without that significant other.
Infidelity is a huge factor in my way of thinking. I feel that monogamy is quite unnatural for humans. Because of this, people "cheat" and others get hurt as a result. It would be far easier if society could move past this notion of monogamy being a guiding principle in relationships. How many times has a person you know been "cheated" on? How many people are you aware of that have cheated on their significant other? How many times have YOU cheated on any significant other?
I've been both victim and perpetrator in this matter. It no longer surprises me when a married or attached woman cheats on her man..hell I've been the lucky one in those exchanges many times. Those encounters have reinforced my belief that loving someone is not worth it. I think about the women I've been with that lie to their husbands, boyfriends, fiances, etc., and how these women claim to love them, but here they are next to me...
In the end, I suppose I have rejected the idea that I will one day fall in love, get married and grow old with a "wife"....I am at peace with this realization.
Hmmm, love...I've been in love and do love. I love my family, friends, pets and myself. As for being in love, I don't find myself in that state at the moment. I've experienced it and must say it can be joyous and painful...but mostly it's an experience.
My response to my friend's question may sound a bit pessimistic to many, but it derives from my personal experiences. I stated the following: 'Loving = compassion and genuine feelings. Being in love = delusion and setting oneself up for hurt and disappointment.' Yeah, I know, pretty gloom. What can I say, I speak from the heart.
Anyway, my experiences in relationships and other encounters with women are what drives my opinion. I feel that once you fall in love with someone you lose focus of what some may call self. You trade your self for the betterment and happiness of another. You usually are selfless and strive to please the object of your love. Sometimes this love one feels is not reciprocal unfortunately. In the event one's partner feels the same, love can be a great.
Nonetheless, I feel that this type of love is short lived and not genuine. Most people get bored with their partner or just lose interest along the way. Sometimes partners are unfaithful. People going through these turmoils sometimes stay together no matter how miserable they are because they claim to be in love. I say they're so accustomed to being with that other person that they lose their sense of self and are afraid to be without that significant other.
Infidelity is a huge factor in my way of thinking. I feel that monogamy is quite unnatural for humans. Because of this, people "cheat" and others get hurt as a result. It would be far easier if society could move past this notion of monogamy being a guiding principle in relationships. How many times has a person you know been "cheated" on? How many people are you aware of that have cheated on their significant other? How many times have YOU cheated on any significant other?
I've been both victim and perpetrator in this matter. It no longer surprises me when a married or attached woman cheats on her man..hell I've been the lucky one in those exchanges many times. Those encounters have reinforced my belief that loving someone is not worth it. I think about the women I've been with that lie to their husbands, boyfriends, fiances, etc., and how these women claim to love them, but here they are next to me...
In the end, I suppose I have rejected the idea that I will one day fall in love, get married and grow old with a "wife"....I am at peace with this realization.
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