JWilsonphoto wrote:
I thought of Douglas this morning when I rolled up on a block long demonstration against the Communist Chinese Party. Very well organized, hundreds of feet of banners, Chinese Americans all over talking with people and handing out informational brochures on the misinformation re: COVID and the terrible treatment of Chinese citizens by the CCP. Contrary to all the garbage one hears about hatred and violence toward Asians, these folks were receiving nothing but warm support for their cause.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness, Jim. No doubt there is more anti-Asian sentiment due to the devastating COVID that has destroyed so many lives and livelihood worldwide. I have not personally or directly encountered such acts but I am aware of it, and let me say it here, there are not just white bigots, there are black bigots, Asian bigots too, surprise, surprise! It's unfortunate that some folks see everything through the race prism.
By and large, Asians in the U.S. have strong families and push their kids to excel academically. This allows them to make a comfortable living that most of them could not even dream of back in the countries where they come from, even though they may have to work a little harder to get there. We usually don't carry that victim-hood mentality, except when the ivy league schools artificially create higher hurdles for Asians in admission. Asians, especially those who were not born here, like me, are mostly grateful for being able to live in this country, despite all the flaws it has.
Thank you, Jim. I treasure your friendship.
A few shots from this morning in Washington DC. I am dipping my toes in infrared photography.
Douglas
Mar 27, 2021 at 08:39 PM
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