An L.A. Daily News editorial discusses the Mexican government's latest scheme:
Although it's poor form to criticize a gift, it's hard not to second-guess the Mexican government's choice of presents for the people of Los Angeles County.
The country's local consulate has donated some 27,000 textbooks, novels and other literature to 40 school districts throughout the county. It's a nice gesture -- a recognition that the Mexican government ought to shoulder some responsibility for the thousands of economic refugees it drives into Los Angeles every year -- but not a very practical one.
Forget the 27,000 titles; what we could really use are the 300 killers...
The editorial goes on to suggest that Mexico should extradite murderers who flee the U.S. to Mexico, knowing they won't be extradited because they face the death penalty.
While it gets that part right, the editorial unfortunately seems to think the gift of the books is a good thing. It is not. It's a blatant attempt to keep its citizens from assimilating. While it's good to see them coming out against one of Mexico's policies, the Daily News should condemn the book dump as well.
Immigration_consul · Mon, 05/31/2004 - 14:14 · · Importance: 1
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This article has spurred me to pursue litigation regarding my recent firing (05/26/04)from a 6th grade English Learners class with L.A.U.S.D.in Los Angeles, CA. I was fired because I was an uncredentialed teacher who made a point to my students that the U.S of A. was the best country in in world. This was in the context of the day's lesson plan and brought on numerous protests of racism from the students and their parents. I met with parents and countered their indignation with reason and logic. I met with the assistant principal and did the same. She accused me of insensitivity and told me I must not say what I said, that I was to be aware of the multicultural aspects of teaching today. A week later she was walking by my classroom when an out of control student rushed me as I was standing in the doorway, blocking his entrance. He had minutes before ran screaming from my class, upset about failing a unit exam and my forcing him to write behavior standards that were given to him 1 week prior. I was attacked, blocking the entrance to my class, filling out a referral when the assistant principal arrived. I was fired the next day for "shoving a student outside the class". I tried to explain what had happened and she would not listen. I had been in that position for 1 year and 2 months. I have been the "go-to" substitute at this school for 16 years and this is my 11th long term position there. This was my first "inadequate service report". I was not afforded due process on account of my not having a clear credential or a contract. I feel I have been wronged. If anyone can refer me to representation who would understand and be sympathetic to this type of case, I would greatly appreciate it.
Mark Aaron
310 399 4789
aair7@aol.com
Posted by: Mark Aaron at Jun 5, 2004 11:58 AM