I attended the march and rally in Spartanburg, SC. The crowd was very peaceful, and also 90% white. There was a good mix of ages. I'm 81 years old, and I spent a lot of time speaking with other veterans. After trading "where did you serve" stories, we mostly talked about the size of the crowd. Although we didn't count them, we were all pleased at the number of young people in the crowd. Someone said that the presence of the young showed that there was hope that things would turn around and that democracy in the US would survive this administration.
One of the most observant coments I have read in some time. Well done. My wife is a legal immigrant from China 35 years ago. An amazing contributor to America. Now her kind is being threatened with expulsion. Hate destroys.
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This is a great post Spook Handy. I loved the way you have observed the minute details.
Another reason immigrants like me who might be legal or illegal, might not participate is the fear of deportation. Because our kids are studying here, some might not have the option to go back at all. So if they get arrested and a case is filed, its a long sad story for them. So glad that not only immigrants but everyone is realizing it was a wrong choice.
I attended the march and rally in Spartanburg, SC. The crowd was very peaceful, and also 90% white. There was a good mix of ages. I'm 81 years old, and I spent a lot of time speaking with other veterans. After trading "where did you serve" stories, we mostly talked about the size of the crowd. Although we didn't count them, we were all pleased at the number of young people in the crowd. Someone said that the presence of the young showed that there was hope that things would turn around and that democracy in the US would survive this administration.
One of the most observant coments I have read in some time. Well done. My wife is a legal immigrant from China 35 years ago. An amazing contributor to America. Now her kind is being threatened with expulsion. Hate destroys.
Ok, this is the third time I am trying post my comment, the first two times it asked me to prove that I am human.
Now that it is settled, I would like to react to the post.
This is a great post Spook Handy. I loved the way you have observed the minute details.
Another reason immigrants like me who might be legal or illegal, might not participate is the fear of deportation. Because our kids are studying here, some might not have the option to go back at all. So if they get arrested and a case is filed, its a long sad story for them. So glad that not only immigrants but everyone is realizing it was a wrong choice.
It's a comfort to know more and more people are noticing this mess, and acting on it in the way(s) they can.