JDE1 wrote: Douglas L wrote:
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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.
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Over my lifetime, I have worked and done business with many Asian-Americans. I have found them to be very hard working, honorable, family-oriented people who were a joy to know.
My wish would be that a much greater percentage of our population demonstrated those same characteristics.
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Danpbphoto wrote: Douglas L wrote: 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
Beautiful Douglas! Just superb!!!!
IR eh? Looking forward to your new endeavour!
On the above quote..."ignorance is bliss" for some people!
Dan
Thank you for make me feel welcome! Most Asians who left their homeland to come to the the US came for the opportunities and freedom and many of them came with nothing.They didn't come here to trash talk the host country. This country owes us nothing. Sure we have complaints too...
A few more infrared pictures of the famed Washington DC cherry blossoms from yesterday afternoon. Can't wait for the airshows to start in our region!
Mar 30, 2021 at 03:33 AM
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