Bob Gates wrote:
> TTers,
>
> I happen to totally agree with Hector. The "day laborers" Steve referred to
> are hard working
> men trying desperately to support their families. Politics aside, I
feel that the terminology
> was beyond politically incorrect, and I feel that an apology is in
order. No "Cheers" in that message.
>
> 73, Bob W7BJ
Did I miss something in the thread?
Steve referred to the laborers as "Mexicans". Are they not Mexicans?
I don't think you have to apologize for referring to a Mexican as such
nor implying that they are a source of cheap labor. As Hector pointed
out, some are and some are not. Just like Americans. Some work for less
money than others yet I am not offended when that is pointed out to me.
Other countries refer to us as fat and lazy. I am not offended by that
either since I know some are and some are not. I refuse to give someone
else that kind of power over me or my thoughts and emotions. Life is too
short to take offense at what others say.
Patrick
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