Dana
> hmmm.. I do remember some post on slashdot about US citizens moving
> to India and making money there, since jobs were being outsourced
> there.
>
> They definitely had the intention of going there, making some money,
> and coming back home haha.
>
> I would do the same thing if I didnt have other plans.
>
>
> Again, when she says she hates america, what kind of hate is it? Is
> it Anti-americanism, or just plain ol' dislike? Remember that the
> wife is just coming along because of her husband.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jerry Johnson
> To: CF-Community
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 2:12 PM
> Subject: Re: Nice people....
>
>
> No, as a specific example, the young Palestinian woman said she hates
> America, its an awful place, and couldn't wait to leave for good.
>
> Her husband, on the other hand, was all for America and all it stands
> for.
>
> I can understand missing culture, missing the homeland, but I don;t
> agree with coming over with every intention of leaving when they've
> made some money. They don't deserve to be here (as there are people
> who want to come here and STAY who couldn't come because the spot was
> filled by a short timer.)
>
> Jerry Johnson
>
> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/31/04 02:22PM >>>
> hmm seems like you are far ahead of me. the last time i saw it (last
> night), the dad forgot his keys at home, and later were watching
> videos of his family, and also going to INS (i think it was INS) to
> try to bring his family over. And they were right about that beef
> factory. I dont think u'd find regular (yes i'm generalizing here)
> americans wanting to work in a place like that with those conditions.
>
> Yes, it was heartwarming. My english vocab is getting worse I am
> trying to learn a 3rd language hahaha.
>
> I understand your anger about people saying that it's not their
> country. But I understand how they are feeling, because this isn't
> really their home you know. Not where they grew up. And yes, this
> country is generous to them, and the most we can ask for is that they
> are good hard working decent people. But patriotism/nationalism, I am
> not sure.
>
> I've been in Texas almost all my life. if I had to leave to
> California to find a new job, i could never say California is my home
> state. My heart will always be right here in Texas.
>
> When they said "I can't wait to leave", i dont think they mean it as
> to say "i hate this place I am ungrateful". I think they really mean
> "I cannot wait to go home and see my family and be home once again".
> And i see nothing wrong with that.
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