I've always been a big believer that a little more kindness, compassion and community would be a good thing for this world, not least here in the middle of big ole cowtown. Random Acts Of Kindness, RAOK, can only be a good thing, surely? Anything that brings a smile to someone's face or a moment of joy can only be a good thing, right? Even when the person doing the act receives no tangible reward for doing whatever they did, nor even any acknowledgement if they did it anonymously.
My problem, as ever, is being perpetually broke and so many of the suggested RAOK or those performed by other people are simply out of my reach no matter how much I would love to be able to do them. Now before you say it, I know there are a lot of suggestions out there for things you can do that don't cost anything, yet a number of those are things that I do anyway - smiling and talking to people, holding doors open, sharing cookies with the neighbours - you get the idea.
Luckily with Christmas coming it's a little easier to think outside the box. So since I believe that Christmas is a time for a little magic and love, kindness and compassion, Operation Magic has been born. Last year I carried a handful of signed sealed Christmas cards in my pocket and gave them to people we saw all year, such as the lady in the ice cream store, just because. This year I'm going to expand that to people all over, people in stores, neighbours, including ones I don't, or barely know, the flier guy, and some of the other people who I see all year around. Gonna leave candy canes in neighbour mailboxes, share cookies when I start seriously baking cookies for cookie season - ok I bake cookies all year but not in quantity since someone in this house is diabetic and not SUPPOSED to eat cookies - unfortunately he LIKES cookies lol So the only time I make large batches is Christmas, and why not share?
Christmas cards, cookies, candy canes, messages in the snow - a little experimenting showed a way to colour the snow in much the same way as in the summertime I and the local kids drew pictures all over our sidewalks - nothing exciting or expensive or important, but maybe it'll raise a smile here or there. And that's really what it's all about.
Also going to register a handful of books with Bookcrossing and release them around the area and deliver stuff to the local Salvation army, and anything else I can think of. Suggestions are always welcome.
I wish I could buy coffees and sandwiches or hand out gift cards or whatever, it's just beyond my means, so I'll do the best I can with what little I have to bring a little Christmas magic to my part of Rundle and Sunridge this year.
Merry Christmas Calgary. May there be plenty of RAOKs this year - all year long. Here's to a #BetterYYC #YYC #RAOK
Colour me crazy, as long as that colour is purple.
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label politics. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Starhawk
Something else that came up in conversation was Starhawk. Her Spiral Dance is pretty much universally considered a 'must read', and it's one I usually include in any list of books to read when asked that inevitable question - "What would you recommend?"
Comment was made though that many of her other works are more political, and they are, which isn't a bad thing. For a start it's very much a part of who she is and how she lives her life. It does however mean that her other works are not everyone's cup of tea. Personally I have several of her books, and in honesty those I don't have are missing more because i haven't run across them yet when I had spare cash rather than because I don't want them.
Apparently I'm more political at heart than most people would give me credit for ;) I always knew that, other people just don't notice lol
Whatever your opinion on Starhawk and her books, they are good and contain much of interest to Pagans, and everyone else, they're just not for everyone in the same way not everyone likes peanut butter.
Comment was made though that many of her other works are more political, and they are, which isn't a bad thing. For a start it's very much a part of who she is and how she lives her life. It does however mean that her other works are not everyone's cup of tea. Personally I have several of her books, and in honesty those I don't have are missing more because i haven't run across them yet when I had spare cash rather than because I don't want them.
Apparently I'm more political at heart than most people would give me credit for ;) I always knew that, other people just don't notice lol
Whatever your opinion on Starhawk and her books, they are good and contain much of interest to Pagans, and everyone else, they're just not for everyone in the same way not everyone likes peanut butter.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
New City Centre Plan?
Churches and other religious institutions weren't considered in the plans for the new city centre because they 'don't contribute financially' to the city? Seriously? That's just dollars gone crazy. Especially when we're talking about places like Mustard Seed, Inn From The Cold and Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS)
All churches, of whatever religion, provide far more than simply a place to gather in worship. they provide community, social and recreational events and services, and foster a sense of community. And they do so for everyone whether they are members of their religious community or not. And that sense of community is something sadly lacking in many parts of life today.
Or, lets talk dollars. How much would it cost the city to pay for all the services currently provided by people like CUPS? Pretty sure the city wouldn't want to foot the bill. Yet without places like Mustard Seed many of those already disadvantaged and suffering would find lives that are difficult becoming impossible.
Seems almost as if those creating the new city centre plan are deliberately trying to marginalize those already suffering and force them elsewhere. Trying to pretend that the city doesn't have a problem with homelessness or poverty and doesn't have a need for organizations like Inn From The Cold.
Where are they supposed to go, all these non profitable religious institutions? Let me guess, anywhere but here? Go wherever you like as long as you're not our problem any more? That's how it appears.
Any plan for a revitalized city centre must include at least all those religious institutions already there. Saying they don't contribute financially is saying that the only thing in this world that matters is dollars and cents. And not people. They benefit the city and all the people in it in myriad ways, ways that cannot be measured in dollars - unless you want to figure out what replacing them and everything they do would cost the city.
Either count them in, or fix all the social ills of the city so that they are no longer needed for anything other than religious services and events and can move elsewhere with a clear conscience and leaving the huge gaping hole that their disappearance would currently create. Count them in and let them continue to provide all the good that they bring to the city. Calgary needs more caring, compassion and community, not less.
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So apparently I'm not alone, found this today -
Op Ed in the Herald;
All churches, of whatever religion, provide far more than simply a place to gather in worship. they provide community, social and recreational events and services, and foster a sense of community. And they do so for everyone whether they are members of their religious community or not. And that sense of community is something sadly lacking in many parts of life today.
Or, lets talk dollars. How much would it cost the city to pay for all the services currently provided by people like CUPS? Pretty sure the city wouldn't want to foot the bill. Yet without places like Mustard Seed many of those already disadvantaged and suffering would find lives that are difficult becoming impossible.
Seems almost as if those creating the new city centre plan are deliberately trying to marginalize those already suffering and force them elsewhere. Trying to pretend that the city doesn't have a problem with homelessness or poverty and doesn't have a need for organizations like Inn From The Cold.
Where are they supposed to go, all these non profitable religious institutions? Let me guess, anywhere but here? Go wherever you like as long as you're not our problem any more? That's how it appears.
Any plan for a revitalized city centre must include at least all those religious institutions already there. Saying they don't contribute financially is saying that the only thing in this world that matters is dollars and cents. And not people. They benefit the city and all the people in it in myriad ways, ways that cannot be measured in dollars - unless you want to figure out what replacing them and everything they do would cost the city.
Either count them in, or fix all the social ills of the city so that they are no longer needed for anything other than religious services and events and can move elsewhere with a clear conscience and leaving the huge gaping hole that their disappearance would currently create. Count them in and let them continue to provide all the good that they bring to the city. Calgary needs more caring, compassion and community, not less.
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So apparently I'm not alone, found this today -
Op Ed in the Herald;
Monday, October 18, 2010
Go vote, Calgary
So it's voting time in Calgary, and almost time down south of the border in the US midterms. The single most important thing you can do is actually get out there and vote! Whoever you decide to vote for, get out there and do it!
If you don't go and exercise your right to vote don't bitch about who wins. At least if you vote and your choice fails you know you tried.
I'm not going to tell you who to vote for - that's part of the democratic process - you get to decide for yourself. I do think, however, that a candidate should be measured by what they say about the issues, their plans to deal with those issues and their previous record - if they have one. Not by their race, religion, sexuality or gender, but by whether or not their plans and intentions are going to be good for the city (or state in US).
As someone on Twitter said (I forget who, sorry) 'I'd vote for a transvestite Tibetan Buddhist is she were the best person for Calgary' Or words to that effect.
Two things I look for in a political candidate are honesty and balls - both sometimes in short supply. The honesty to tell the truth about their aims and intentions, their take on the issues and on what issues they consider most important. And the balls to stand by those once elected and try to bring about the changes they promised. Doesn't mean they will always succeed, I know this, life isn't that smooth or simple, especially in politics - but they should stand by their words and try, instead of simply telling people what they think people want to hear in order to get votes and then throwing all those empty promises out of the window once they're elected.
Oh look, we're back to honesty.
We need politicians and leader where what you see is what you get, those we can trust to stand by what they say and try to live up to their campaign promises. We need honesty, transparency and balls (metaphorically speaking). We need leaders who are there for the best interests of the city (or state) and it's people, not just for themselves, their wallets, and their 'special interests'.
And the only way we are going to get that is if each and every one of us gets out there and exercise our right to vote.
Now quit reading and go VOTE!
If you don't go and exercise your right to vote don't bitch about who wins. At least if you vote and your choice fails you know you tried.
I'm not going to tell you who to vote for - that's part of the democratic process - you get to decide for yourself. I do think, however, that a candidate should be measured by what they say about the issues, their plans to deal with those issues and their previous record - if they have one. Not by their race, religion, sexuality or gender, but by whether or not their plans and intentions are going to be good for the city (or state in US).
As someone on Twitter said (I forget who, sorry) 'I'd vote for a transvestite Tibetan Buddhist is she were the best person for Calgary' Or words to that effect.
Two things I look for in a political candidate are honesty and balls - both sometimes in short supply. The honesty to tell the truth about their aims and intentions, their take on the issues and on what issues they consider most important. And the balls to stand by those once elected and try to bring about the changes they promised. Doesn't mean they will always succeed, I know this, life isn't that smooth or simple, especially in politics - but they should stand by their words and try, instead of simply telling people what they think people want to hear in order to get votes and then throwing all those empty promises out of the window once they're elected.
Oh look, we're back to honesty.
We need politicians and leader where what you see is what you get, those we can trust to stand by what they say and try to live up to their campaign promises. We need honesty, transparency and balls (metaphorically speaking). We need leaders who are there for the best interests of the city (or state) and it's people, not just for themselves, their wallets, and their 'special interests'.
And the only way we are going to get that is if each and every one of us gets out there and exercise our right to vote.
Now quit reading and go VOTE!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Dabblegate
Somehow I don't think Christine O'Donnell ever expected to become a teaching aid and opportunity for the
Pagan community.
Thanks almost entirely to her own efforts to apparently play it down, Dabblegate isn't going to be forgotten any time soon. And you know, that may not be an entirely bad thing - bad for her, not so bad for the Pagan community.
I was struck today by the realization that Dabblegate and Christine O'Donnell could actually turn out to be good for the Pagan community.
Let me explain. In the beginning was her now infamous comment about 'dabbling in witchcraft' in high school and having a date one a 'satanic altar'. Her comments were just another rerun of old, worn misinformed stereotype - although in one fell swoop she did manage to irritate both Pagans and Satanists alike - no mean feat. Pretty sure she didn't win herself any voters either but that's her problem.
Christine O'Donnell did, however, provide what Rev, Selena Fox called a 'teachable moment', and Selena, T Thorn Coyle and many others have been swift to make the most of that moment, publicly and privately, nationally and locally, to set the record straight as to what paganism is and who Pagans are.
Christine O'Donnell's denials, and her attempt to defuse the situation and salvage her candidacy probably sealed her loss of the Pagan vote when she tried to say that her 'dabbling' was simply a result of her hanging out with undesirables in high school.
Certainly her comments have given Paganism in general and witches in particular a moment in the national media spotlight, and there are enough well known Pagans willing to speak publicly to set the record straight. It has been a perfect chance to get accurate information out there in a calm, civilized way with a hint of humour. That in itself may well do the Pagan community more good in the long run than any amount of 'we do not worship the devil' type statements.
Then Christine O'Donnel comes out with her "I am not a witch" campaign ad, while looking as if she had stepped straight off the set of "Charmed". My first thought was that i would love to make an ad that began "I am a witch" and apparently i was far from alone in that thought. So far today I have seen two, and I just know that is going to be the tip of the iceberg - one kind lady http://aquakerwitch.blogspot.com/ is going to collect up all the links she can find and assemble them in one place.
Christine O'Donnell's misguided, ill informed comments see to have backfired and brought out many Pagans and united them in a way that doesn't happen every day. She has given us a chance, both individually and as a community, to stand up and speak out and offer accurate, straightforward information and to show that we don't have two heads or bat wings - we are just people with morals, ethics and our own religions.
And she has also managed to crack open the door of the Broom Closet a little wide than it was before, and that can only be a good thing .
Yep, call me odd, but I can see many ways that as time passes we could well come to see Dabblegate as a good thing for witches, pagans, and the Pagan community.
Pretty sure it won't go down in history as a good thing for Christine O'Donnell though, unless she one day decides to come out of the Broom Closet. And I'm pretty sure she has permanently lost the Pagan vote. Sorry Christine.
Pagan community.
Thanks almost entirely to her own efforts to apparently play it down, Dabblegate isn't going to be forgotten any time soon. And you know, that may not be an entirely bad thing - bad for her, not so bad for the Pagan community.
I was struck today by the realization that Dabblegate and Christine O'Donnell could actually turn out to be good for the Pagan community.
Let me explain. In the beginning was her now infamous comment about 'dabbling in witchcraft' in high school and having a date one a 'satanic altar'. Her comments were just another rerun of old, worn misinformed stereotype - although in one fell swoop she did manage to irritate both Pagans and Satanists alike - no mean feat. Pretty sure she didn't win herself any voters either but that's her problem.
Christine O'Donnell did, however, provide what Rev, Selena Fox called a 'teachable moment', and Selena, T Thorn Coyle and many others have been swift to make the most of that moment, publicly and privately, nationally and locally, to set the record straight as to what paganism is and who Pagans are.
Christine O'Donnell's denials, and her attempt to defuse the situation and salvage her candidacy probably sealed her loss of the Pagan vote when she tried to say that her 'dabbling' was simply a result of her hanging out with undesirables in high school.
Certainly her comments have given Paganism in general and witches in particular a moment in the national media spotlight, and there are enough well known Pagans willing to speak publicly to set the record straight. It has been a perfect chance to get accurate information out there in a calm, civilized way with a hint of humour. That in itself may well do the Pagan community more good in the long run than any amount of 'we do not worship the devil' type statements.
Then Christine O'Donnel comes out with her "I am not a witch" campaign ad, while looking as if she had stepped straight off the set of "Charmed". My first thought was that i would love to make an ad that began "I am a witch" and apparently i was far from alone in that thought. So far today I have seen two, and I just know that is going to be the tip of the iceberg - one kind lady http://aquakerwitch.blogspot.com/ is going to collect up all the links she can find and assemble them in one place.
Christine O'Donnell's misguided, ill informed comments see to have backfired and brought out many Pagans and united them in a way that doesn't happen every day. She has given us a chance, both individually and as a community, to stand up and speak out and offer accurate, straightforward information and to show that we don't have two heads or bat wings - we are just people with morals, ethics and our own religions.
And she has also managed to crack open the door of the Broom Closet a little wide than it was before, and that can only be a good thing .
Yep, call me odd, but I can see many ways that as time passes we could well come to see Dabblegate as a good thing for witches, pagans, and the Pagan community.
Pretty sure it won't go down in history as a good thing for Christine O'Donnell though, unless she one day decides to come out of the Broom Closet. And I'm pretty sure she has permanently lost the Pagan vote. Sorry Christine.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Abortion
“I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute.”
Rebecca West
Abortion is always a contentious issue - everyone has an opinion - even when they say they don't. In some places, like America, it's an even more heated debate, and one for which each of us should reach our own personal decision. It is also one on which many people, myself included, are very passionate.
Bottom line is that while I, personally, could (probably) never have an abortion because it goes against my personal beliefs, I will always be pro choice because I believe that the right to a legal, medical abortion is a necessity in any civilized society that gives half a damn about the health, mental and physical, of women and children.
Banning abortion does not stop people from wanting terminations, it simply sends them to back street abortionists and underground clinics where they don't get the care or treatment they need. Banning abortion simply results in an increase in unnecessary deaths and injuries from illegal abortions and an increase in unwanted pregnancies and abandoned babies. It also has a negative effect on prenatal health, infant mortality, and maternal health - and on the physical and emotional health of the unwilling mothers who feel coerced into having a child they cannot cope with or do not want.
Pregnancy and childbirth is the leading cause of death, worldwide, for young women, so why add to that number by denying them access to safe, clinical, medical terminations?
Thanks to certain factions it's immensely complicated in America as it varies by state. And freedom of speech means that we have to allow people to give voice to their opinion even when we disagree with them - I may completely disagree with your point of view but I will defend your right to say it - even when it sucks! Which also means I have a right to say that I think legal abortion is a necessary thing. Deal.
Free speech against abortion - ok
Protesting against those who perform or permit abortion - ok
Lying to vulnerable women to persuade them to carry a pregnancy to term - not ok
Killing doctors who perform medically safe abortions - not ok
Bombing clinics and/or harassing staff - not ok
The specifics that got me so irritated the last few days? How is it fair or just or moral to tell someone who was raped, or the victim of incest, that they cannot terminate? How can forcing them to carry their pregnancy to term somehow "empower them" and help them recover from the trauma that they have been through? Especially when that person was raped by their stepfather - someone they should have been able to trust? And especially when that victim is only ten years old? HOW can forcing a child to carry a baby to term ever be considered "The right thing to do" ?
http://www.feministing.com/archives/020866.html
Whatever happens as a result of the alleged incest and rape charges against her stepfather, the girl is past the point at which she is permitted a legal abortion anyway. She has to carry to term - gods willing, and may the Goddess protect her - she needs it. She is TEN for crying out loud. No ten year old should be becoming a mother for any reason, least of all this one. And it's not as if she's an isolated victim. It happens all too often across the world.
I don't promise coherence, but I stand by what I believe, and I believe that for many different reasons, legal, medical abortion should be an option. For ten year olds who shouldn't be pregnant in the first place by whatever means, for rape victims, for those who consider it their best, or only, option, for teenage girls who made a mistake.
Rebecca West
Abortion is always a contentious issue - everyone has an opinion - even when they say they don't. In some places, like America, it's an even more heated debate, and one for which each of us should reach our own personal decision. It is also one on which many people, myself included, are very passionate.
Bottom line is that while I, personally, could (probably) never have an abortion because it goes against my personal beliefs, I will always be pro choice because I believe that the right to a legal, medical abortion is a necessity in any civilized society that gives half a damn about the health, mental and physical, of women and children.
Banning abortion does not stop people from wanting terminations, it simply sends them to back street abortionists and underground clinics where they don't get the care or treatment they need. Banning abortion simply results in an increase in unnecessary deaths and injuries from illegal abortions and an increase in unwanted pregnancies and abandoned babies. It also has a negative effect on prenatal health, infant mortality, and maternal health - and on the physical and emotional health of the unwilling mothers who feel coerced into having a child they cannot cope with or do not want.
Pregnancy and childbirth is the leading cause of death, worldwide, for young women, so why add to that number by denying them access to safe, clinical, medical terminations?
Thanks to certain factions it's immensely complicated in America as it varies by state. And freedom of speech means that we have to allow people to give voice to their opinion even when we disagree with them - I may completely disagree with your point of view but I will defend your right to say it - even when it sucks! Which also means I have a right to say that I think legal abortion is a necessary thing. Deal.
Free speech against abortion - ok
Protesting against those who perform or permit abortion - ok
Lying to vulnerable women to persuade them to carry a pregnancy to term - not ok
Killing doctors who perform medically safe abortions - not ok
Bombing clinics and/or harassing staff - not ok
The specifics that got me so irritated the last few days? How is it fair or just or moral to tell someone who was raped, or the victim of incest, that they cannot terminate? How can forcing them to carry their pregnancy to term somehow "empower them" and help them recover from the trauma that they have been through? Especially when that person was raped by their stepfather - someone they should have been able to trust? And especially when that victim is only ten years old? HOW can forcing a child to carry a baby to term ever be considered "The right thing to do" ?
http://www.feministing.com/archives/020866.html
Whatever happens as a result of the alleged incest and rape charges against her stepfather, the girl is past the point at which she is permitted a legal abortion anyway. She has to carry to term - gods willing, and may the Goddess protect her - she needs it. She is TEN for crying out loud. No ten year old should be becoming a mother for any reason, least of all this one. And it's not as if she's an isolated victim. It happens all too often across the world.
I don't promise coherence, but I stand by what I believe, and I believe that for many different reasons, legal, medical abortion should be an option. For ten year olds who shouldn't be pregnant in the first place by whatever means, for rape victims, for those who consider it their best, or only, option, for teenage girls who made a mistake.
Women's rights, human rights.
So I wrote about this once before http://purplerahk.blogspot.com/2007/11/zip-code-of-death.html but it seems that things aren't changing nearly enough - parts of Memphis, TN, still have one of the highest infant mortality rates going.
http://blackgirlthinking.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/memphis-tn-highest-infant-mortality-rate-in-the-nation/
Then again, when you consider this
http://womensrights.change.org/blog/view/black_women_three_times_more_likely_to_die_in_childbirth
it shouldn't be that surprising. And no it's not because, as one commentator said, they live in third world undeveloped countries - we're talking women in America. There shouldn't be such a disparity based on where you live or what colour your skin is. In this day and age we should be doing anything and everything we can to reduce the rate of infant mortality or death in childbirth in every country - especially those in the so called civilized western world.
So currently worldwide maternal and child health is under discussion at the G8 talks in Halifax.
http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/canada/article/512765--maternal-child-health-in-poor-countries-leads-g8-talks-in-halifax
Whatever the answer is, something definitely needs to be done to secure the health of mothers and infants worldwide.
http://www.vancouversun.com/gives+thumbs+Harper+maternal+health+project/2962545/story.html
You know what though? Talking and agreeing is wonderful - what would be even better - stop talking and start doing. Seriously, we all know there's a problem, and now you all agreed you need to do something about it - so enough with reports and talking, let's start doing. Any improvement would be a good thing.
One statistic that stuck in my mind is that pregnancy and birth related problems are the leading cause of death among girls 15-19 - worldwide. Not least because so many girls across the world are forced, coerced, persuaded or drawn into marriage, and therefore inevitably childbearing, at very young ages for a variety of reasons.
Which leads to this
http://www.care2.com/causes/womens-rights/blog/preteen-girl-wins-divorce-from-80-year-old-husband/
and she's one of the lucky ones. She found a way out. Many others aren't nearly so lucky.
http://womensrights.change.org/blog/view/top_ten_ways_to_make_a_difference
"When we are free, we speak the unspeakable and think the unthinkable." Starhawk - Truth or Dare.
http://blackgirlthinking.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/memphis-tn-highest-infant-mortality-rate-in-the-nation/
Then again, when you consider this
http://womensrights.change.org/blog/view/black_women_three_times_more_likely_to_die_in_childbirth
it shouldn't be that surprising. And no it's not because, as one commentator said, they live in third world undeveloped countries - we're talking women in America. There shouldn't be such a disparity based on where you live or what colour your skin is. In this day and age we should be doing anything and everything we can to reduce the rate of infant mortality or death in childbirth in every country - especially those in the so called civilized western world.
So currently worldwide maternal and child health is under discussion at the G8 talks in Halifax.
http://www.metronews.ca/calgary/canada/article/512765--maternal-child-health-in-poor-countries-leads-g8-talks-in-halifax
Whatever the answer is, something definitely needs to be done to secure the health of mothers and infants worldwide.
http://www.vancouversun.com/gives+thumbs+Harper+maternal+health+project/2962545/story.html
You know what though? Talking and agreeing is wonderful - what would be even better - stop talking and start doing. Seriously, we all know there's a problem, and now you all agreed you need to do something about it - so enough with reports and talking, let's start doing. Any improvement would be a good thing.
One statistic that stuck in my mind is that pregnancy and birth related problems are the leading cause of death among girls 15-19 - worldwide. Not least because so many girls across the world are forced, coerced, persuaded or drawn into marriage, and therefore inevitably childbearing, at very young ages for a variety of reasons.
Which leads to this
http://www.care2.com/causes/womens-rights/blog/preteen-girl-wins-divorce-from-80-year-old-husband/
and she's one of the lucky ones. She found a way out. Many others aren't nearly so lucky.
http://womensrights.change.org/blog/view/top_ten_ways_to_make_a_difference
"When we are free, we speak the unspeakable and think the unthinkable." Starhawk - Truth or Dare.
Arizona - immigration
So Arizona has a new immigration law - not going to get started in the immigration debate just watching the knock effect from it. Right or wrong, the law has already had an effect above and beyond sparking debate nationwide on the topic of immigration.
Mexico has issued a travel advisory, advising its citizens against travelling to Arizona - how's that for ironic??
Many Mexican parents - legal and illegal - have been trying to push through the paperwork that will give their US born, legally American citizen, children dual American-Mexican citizenship so that if they, or family members, or siblings, are deported then the whole family can return to Mexico - and the LEGAL AMERICAN BORN members of the family can live there too so that the family doesn't end up separated and living in different countries.
And I thought the law wasn't actually in effect/being used yet but apparently it is...
http://guanabee.com/2010/04/american-truck-driver-illegal-alien-arizona-sb1070/
shame the first publicized test of it was on an American born citizen.
Talking of fallout, some speaks for itself.
http://iowaindependent.com/32926/install-microchips-in-illegal-immigrants-gop-candidate-says
Mexico has issued a travel advisory, advising its citizens against travelling to Arizona - how's that for ironic??
Many Mexican parents - legal and illegal - have been trying to push through the paperwork that will give their US born, legally American citizen, children dual American-Mexican citizenship so that if they, or family members, or siblings, are deported then the whole family can return to Mexico - and the LEGAL AMERICAN BORN members of the family can live there too so that the family doesn't end up separated and living in different countries.
And I thought the law wasn't actually in effect/being used yet but apparently it is...
http://guanabee.com/2010/04/american-truck-driver-illegal-alien-arizona-sb1070/
shame the first publicized test of it was on an American born citizen.
Talking of fallout, some speaks for itself.
http://iowaindependent.com/32926/install-microchips-in-illegal-immigrants-gop-candidate-says
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