Marches, margaritas and the Americas way:The past few days have been a reminder of that, beginning with May Day marches that focused on immigration reform, and wrapping up with Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Immigration has been an American issue since the first Europeans stepped off a boat. But views of it change with circumstances. One of the signs at Thursday's march in Seattle read: "Somos America: America para los Americanos." We are America: America for the Americans. Except the woman carrying the sign meant all the people — in all the Americas. Her husband, Miguel Gudino, was carrying their 14-month-old son, who was born in the United States. "Back in our country, I won't be able to give him a good life," Gudino said. Gudino, who has a green card, said he did farm work in Michoacán, but here he owns his own window-cleaning business and he is buying his first home. "Owning my own house is the best you can do in life," he said. Gudino said he was marching so more people will be able to realize their dreams. He marvels at how the numbers of Latinos have increased since he came to Seattle nine years ago.
Some random videos: First up is Bill from Boston of Tollins Window Cleaning showing us a resin regeneration plant in the WCR palace. And second-up a tucker pole in high-up action in Canada.
2 comments:
Bit of clarification though....We are on the map with the same name (America's), but each country is very different in the laws that it expects it's citizens and guests to follow. Inferring that someone from Central America has a RIGHT to be in North America because we share a similar name is shortsighted, irresponsible and ill-informed.
Found you via Blogrush by the way...
I didn't write the article - I reported it. This blog is for the benefit of window cleaners, not an immigration forum. Click the highlighted words to take you to the author & make your objections there.
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