Tomorrow is a holiday for some. It's a day off to reflect on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King. Schools are closed, banks are closed, etc. People are suppose to take time to observe the work of Dr. King (not just take advantage of all the sales, although I see there will be some good ones!). Alot of individuals could spend some time doing this...seriously. Although Dr King's work was primarily focused on the Whites vs. Black issue. His work as it relates to our part of the world could be the Whites vs. Latino community. There is still a huge amount of prejudice and injustice of Latino's at our own backdoor. Too many people "generalize" the wrongs of some as the wrong's of many. There are ALOT of very WHITE people that commit crime, are in gangs, that harrass, rape, commit robbery, use & sell drugs, and drain our welfare system. Generalizing all individuals of Mexican heritage into that category is all too common among many people that I know. They are in the USA to make a better life for themselves, how can anyone fault that. We are a free society and individuals of all cultures should be welcome here (except known terrorist's ..sorry you're not welcome), and yes, they should fill out the proper immigration paperwork. Individuals should embrace the Latino culture, traditions, foods (yes! yum), music and celebrations (Cinco de Mayo!!) We still have alot of work to do concerning Dr. King's message . . .
PS. Apparently, our school districts "classified" employees contract negotiator didn't do a very good job. The teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, custodians, etc. are all off tomorrow, actually everyone is - EXCEPT for the 12 month employees within the district, which there are four of us at the high school. Hmmm....I guess we don't honor Dr. King like the others with a day off. Darn it anyway.
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