No apology needed for me! The sad part of this whole thread is any
comparison of a Mexican laborer to an "American" is a insult to the
Mexican. The Mexican will work circles around our good "citizens"!!
Mike Coogan, W7MGC
Vancouver, Washington
> Bob Gates wrote:
>> TTers,
>>
>> I happen to totally agree with Hector. The "day laborers" Steve
>> referred to are hard working
> > men trying desperately to support their families. Politics aside, I
> feel that the terminology
> > was beyond politically incorrect, and I feel that an apology is in
> order. No "Cheers" in that message.
>>
>> 73, Bob W7BJ
>
> Did I miss something in the thread?
>
> Steve referred to the laborers as "Mexicans". Are they not Mexicans?
> I don't think you have to apologize for referring to a Mexican as such
> nor implying that they are a source of cheap labor. As Hector pointed
> out, some are and some are not. Just like Americans. Some work for
> less
> money than others yet I am not offended when that is pointed out to
> me.
> Other countries refer to us as fat and lazy. I am not offended by that
> either since I know some are and some are not. I refuse to give
> someone
> else that kind of power over me or my thoughts and emotions. Life is
> too
> short to take offense at what others say.
>
> Patrick
>
>
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