tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post8931126983780591074..comments2023-09-27T13:20:49.976-07:00Comments on lnostra-costa: SOME OBSERVATIONS BY A "FIGLIO DELLA COSTA"Ivano Franco Comellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17088771740643993831noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-74859158571388426352007-03-14T19:07:00.000-07:002007-03-14T19:07:00.000-07:00Well, 'diversity' to its purveyors seems to mean a...Well, 'diversity' to its purveyors seems to mean an enforced diversity of everything except opinions. Entire university speech codes are devoted to the prevention of 'wrong' or candid opinions. <BR/><BR/>By these codes, it seems that the one who is most 'offended' by an opinion gains control of the discussion, and sets off a process resulting in a quasi-legal punishment of the speaker. Taking offense used to be a simple gimmick to start a bar fight, but now is a protected road to political power.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-89665548430854826562007-03-13T09:15:00.000-07:002007-03-13T09:15:00.000-07:00Carol has some good input. I agree with her. Whe...Carol has some good input. I agree with her. Whenever I <BR/>hear that a certain group of immigrants have <BR/>strong "family values" I read that to mean that where <BR/>they come from, the only ones to be trusted are your <BR/>own family members because the government is so <BR/>corrupt. Just look at Philippines, China, Mexico, <BR/>etc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-57601331001441174662007-03-12T16:55:00.000-07:002007-03-12T16:55:00.000-07:00About this diversity article - I agree. United g...About this diversity article - I agree. United goals have kept our country <BR/>together. We have imported people from terrible countries. They are not used to trusting a government, only family. Several years ago a reporter <BR/>went from southern California up through Oregon, or maybe Washington, and <BR/>interviewed young people about this faith and loyalty to our government. It <BR/>was in Atlantic Monthly. Sad to say, these people had little feeling of <BR/>loyalty for this country. They cared about themselves, money, etc. When <BR/>asked if they would support U.S. military efforts, they said they would not. <BR/>People come for the economy and this is what we get. I think the San Jose <BR/>City Council would think this is fine as long as there is a sob story in <BR/>with it. When the money is gone, we have anarchy.<BR/><BR/>Brenda Walker wrote about a couple from India who just went through the <BR/>citizenship process. They stated they became citizens because it was more <BR/>convenient to have an American passport. I suppose they waved a little <BR/>American flag at the swearing in ceremony too. So now we are the world's <BR/>concenience store.<BR/><BR/>CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-37042734471262328122007-03-12T13:17:00.000-07:002007-03-12T13:17:00.000-07:00Many thanks Jerry! A very interesting article. T...Many thanks Jerry! A very interesting article. There have always been those afraid of testing their entreprenuerial spirit gifts and instead, rely on "helping" those who are "downtrodden."Franca Gargiulohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575543790644103990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-61373543642014417312007-03-12T11:15:00.000-07:002007-03-12T11:15:00.000-07:00You are right about social workers,translators, "a...You are right about social workers,translators, "affordable housing" workers,etc. They<BR/>must always pray that demand always exceeds supply; otherwise they would<BR/>be out of a job! When supply and demand are in equilibrium, they just change the criteria for eligibility for help. So, if $80K or less qualifies one for home loans; then let's raise it to $100K.<BR/> <BR/>What is unbelievable is that the electorate goes for this stuff. And of course, our church supports it in the name of "human diginity" and social justice.<BR/> <BR/> JerryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-18295925787861598002007-03-12T11:12:00.000-07:002007-03-12T11:12:00.000-07:00> Jerry: Very interesting premise. I always thoug...> <BR/>Jerry: Very interesting premise. I always thought it was kind of against a social workers' self-interest to actually get people off the welfare rolls.<BR/>A reduction in the number of people on welfare, would most likely mean a<BR/>reduction in social worker jobs that depend on that particular type of clientele. ivn0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com