When the issue of immigration comes up, the term "illegal alien" is frequently used. I feel my heart ache every time I hear this term. In part, I feel this way because of my immediate and extended family's history of immigrating to this country. However, I also see and hear other people's struggle toward seeking a better life. Whether they came here legally or illegally, we are always judged. I can't understand why we are called "aliens" and are always deemed unworthy. These so called "aliens" are my family members! They are people!!! They see, hear, taste, smell, and feel like anybody else in this country. They also breath, eat, sleep, love, cry, and so much more like people all over the world. Sure they may eat different foods, speak different languages, practice different customs but does that really make them "aliens"?
Even when these so-called "illegal aliens" do succeed, there is always someone who is trying to bring them down. Sometimes this is out of spite, racism, jealousy, ignorance, or misunderstandings but some even say it's out of patriotism. Even within the immigrant community, we are conditioned to separate ourselves, in order to oppress each other, just like the dominant society. It's incredible to see that there are so many misunderstandings that fuel such terms as "illegal aliens" and the hatred expressed towards this community. Some of this is shown in the following videos:
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ReplyDeleteAfter watching the second video, I was in shock to see and hear that this unknown woman stood up in front of people and said that “illegal aliens” were responsible for September 11. Obviously this woman had no idea what she was talking about. As for me, I do. A three time war veteran, I served my country in that war following the attacks on September 11. Let me tell you, I was not fighting aliens, I was fighting terrorists. These terrorists where in our country legally at one time, who went through proper channels to become American citizens. Its understandable that she is upset about the attacks on September 11 but she has to be mad at herself and the people who she voted for to run our country. They’re the ones who let this happen and knew that these attacks were going to take place but they kept quiet about it, to keep their name in good faith and to keep the money and assets in line.
ReplyDeleteWow! Some of these people need to check their family trees and think about the arrival of their ancestors. I don't think a lot of invites were given out!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so relevant to what is going on in our country especially our state! It's outrageous that members of our society are being called "aliens" when in fact they are contributing WAY more to our society than most of us...
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