Greetings my friends...today is a day of memorials and pausing for moments of silence. We all know what today is, we've been bombarded by History channel specials, local and national news reports replaying that fateful day 16 years ago. I too remember that day vividly...and I cried with you. What happened is burned into our collective conscience, and we were forever changed...or were we? Sixteen years ago, we gathered in parks, churches, on streets with total strangers...and for a moment, we were "One nation, under God"
Here we are years later, and we seemed to have forgotten what it was that brought us together, what it was that shook us to our core, what it was to donate our time, energy and money to help those less fortunate in a time of need. Why is it that we continue to forget that we are not put on this earth to simply exist, but to interact, to learn from one another and to grow old together with memories, both good and sad as we swap stories on the front porch, in a tavern or at a gathering?
Today, while the nation promises "Never to forget" how about we remember the many instances today where we can make a difference. Cleanup efforts in Texas, Florida, Montana, Washington & Oregon continue...supplies are needed and help is welcomed. If you can't help financially or physically, maybe you could assist spiritually. Prayers, meditation, chants, whatever you spiritual walk encourages, I ask that you do for those in need.
Finally, why do we have to wait for a disaster to bring us together...why can't we "all just learn to get along?" I for one am willing...even if my efforts are not splashed on the headlines of the nightly news, I am willing to extend a little bit of kindness without looking for the payback, and I am also willing to admit that I have been lacking in being civil to my fellow human beings...and for that, I apologize...so, today, on this day of remembrances and memorials...I will chose to hold myself accountable for spreading random acts of kindness...anyone want to join me...it doesn't take much to make a person smile, laugh or appreciate your effort...and best of all it's free...I'll see you soon my peeps...mow go out and make someone's day count...peace
Monday, September 11, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
DACA...Is the Dream Coming to a Rude Awakening???
With the announcement today from the White House, I took some time to think about what this decision means to the 800,000 "Dreamers" who are here, and what it means to future "Dreamers"... here is what I have come up with;
There are 800,000 dreamers in the United States (120,000 in Texas alone).
FYI: DACA members have to pay $500 every two years to the government to stay in the program. That's $400 million not including the taxes they pay. In order to be eligible for the program:
1. Applicants must provide a criminal record history.
2. Proof that they paid taxes for the past 3+ years.
3. They must prove that they have been providers to their communities.
4. Prove that they are or have been in school.
6. All of them go through an extensive criminal record background check.
7. They have to prove that they have never asked for welfare or government assistance as these are almost immediate disqualified.
These are just a few requirements to complete a DACA application. And every two years they have to repeat the process.This is the place that most of them know as their only home. Deporting them would not only be very cruel but also very costly. And for what???...These are some of the most law abiding, socially acceptable, entrepreneurial and dedicated that the world brings to our country...and this is how we repay their holding up their end of the agreement...Once again, the United States has reneged on a "Treaty or Promise" to those who are willing to live by our set of rules.
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"You ask us to sit at the table and play the game, but then you switch the deck and point out that we are not able to win".
This country was built on immigrants, no exceptions, even the Native Americans migrated here from somewhere else...the heat of the political environment is already showing signs of a storm brewing...and it is a storm that will decide the fate of hundreds of thousands already here...and the millions that it will affect overall...so you have a choice...go forth and help those in need...or hide in your shelter and wait for the storm waters to subside while you stay safe and warm in ignorance...:/
There are 800,000 dreamers in the United States (120,000 in Texas alone).
FYI: DACA members have to pay $500 every two years to the government to stay in the program. That's $400 million not including the taxes they pay. In order to be eligible for the program:
1. Applicants must provide a criminal record history.
2. Proof that they paid taxes for the past 3+ years.
3. They must prove that they have been providers to their communities.
4. Prove that they are or have been in school.
6. All of them go through an extensive criminal record background check.
7. They have to prove that they have never asked for welfare or government assistance as these are almost immediate disqualified.
These are just a few requirements to complete a DACA application. And every two years they have to repeat the process.This is the place that most of them know as their only home. Deporting them would not only be very cruel but also very costly. And for what???...These are some of the most law abiding, socially acceptable, entrepreneurial and dedicated that the world brings to our country...and this is how we repay their holding up their end of the agreement...Once again, the United States has reneged on a "Treaty or Promise" to those who are willing to live by our set of rules.
🤔"You ask us to sit at the table and play the game, but then you switch the deck and point out that we are not able to win".
This country was built on immigrants, no exceptions, even the Native Americans migrated here from somewhere else...the heat of the political environment is already showing signs of a storm brewing...and it is a storm that will decide the fate of hundreds of thousands already here...and the millions that it will affect overall...so you have a choice...go forth and help those in need...or hide in your shelter and wait for the storm waters to subside while you stay safe and warm in ignorance...:/
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