I'm sure our president would have a
different outlook on immigration if he had a chance to accompany me
on my short rides recently in Washington DC.
- I was fascinated when I learned that my driver came from Afghanistan just a year ago. In answer to my queries he stated:
- He had been of assistance to the American military.
- His four children are in the public schools of the state of Virginia and his wife is with him in their home.
- Upon making more than $3000 a month he was no longer getting medical care nor any assistance from our government.
- They were assisted upon their arrival in America by Catholic charities.
2. How fascinating to have a
middle-aged driver who came to the United States from Ethiopia two
years ago. In answer to my queries he stated:
- He was one of 2000 who came from Ethiopia that year.
- All of Ethiopia would join him in feeling lucky that he won the lottery to be an immigrant to the United States.
- He calls his wife and four children every morning before coming to work.
- He regularly sends money for their support. He misses his family very much and is hopeful the five of them will be able to come to our country.
How fortunate I was to have good
drivers. I'm glad there was no wall to keep them out and that I could
tell them of my grandfather who came from Germany as a tailor so many
years ago
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