Enero / January 2005 Vol. 2 Número / Issue 10
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Carta al editor Estimado señor Dan Hogard, Leí con estupor su artículo sobre los inmigrantes. En primer lugar, no ofenda si no quiere sentirse ofendido: su carta no es sino una sarta de despropósitos del peor gusto. Uno de ellos es el de su americanismo excluyente. Sepa que tan americano es usted como un ecuatoriano o un mexicano. En segundo lugar, una cultura tan espléndida como la de su (y nuestro) país, Estados Unidos, no va a diluirse por el contacto con otras culturas - igualmente forjadas durante tantos e incluso más siglos que la suya -, al contrario, se verá enriquecida. Mi mujer es norteamericana y tanto yo aprendo de su cultura, lengua y costumbres, como ella de las de mi país. El resultado es que somos unas personas más cultas y tolerantes. En tercer lugar, nosotros sí sabemos su idioma, y sino, lo estamos aprendiendo. Le recomiendo aprender un idioma extranjero, la cultura no le hace daño a nadie. En cuarto lugar, nuestras culturas también están fundadas en el cristianismo, pero de todas formas, respete por favor a cada cual con su libertad de pensamiento y religión. Por último, le recomiendo dos cosas: léase la Declaración de los Derechos Humanos y también tome un avión y vaya a visitar algún país extranjero. Ya verá como aprende mucho. Antonio González Athens, GA. Que Dios bendiga a la comunidad hispana en Navidad El Senador Republicano de Texas, John Cornyn, Vicepresidente de la Comisión Especial sobre Asuntos Hispanos de la Conferencia Republicana del Senado, saluda a la comunidad hispana en las festividades de fin de año. "La Navidad es una época especial para disfrutar con la familia y los amigos. También es una época especial para recordar a los más necesitados, a los menos afortunados y a aquellos que están en peligro, lejos de nuestras fronteras, defendiendo nuestra libertad y democracia...." "Mi esposa, Sandy, y yo deseamos a usted y querida familia: Felices Pascuas de Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo. Que Dios les bendiga siempre".		Letters to the Editor Dear Mr. Dan Hogard, I read your letter on immigrants with astonishment. First of all, don't insult others if you don't want to be insulted: your letter is full of bad taste comments. Your Americanism excludes others. You need to realize that you are as American as an Ecuadorian or a Mexican. Second, such a splendid culture like the one from your (our) country, the United States, is not going to be diluted by contact with other cultures - which have also been built during as many, maybe more, centuries as yours - in fact, it will be enriched. My wife was born in the United States and we both learn from each other's culture, language, and customs. The result is that we are both more cultured and tolerant. I recommend that you learn a foreign language, as culture doesn't hurt anyone. Our cultures are also founded on Christian believes, but please respect others and allow them the freedom of thought and religion. Finally, I recommend that you read the Human Rights Declaration and take an airplane to go visit a foreign country. You will see that you can learn a lot. Antonio González Athens, GA. The significant growth and success of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) this past year has lead to the founding of a sister organization, the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund. The fund will support outreach efforts in the Latino community including leadership development; community development and education; and voter registration and education. As part of the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund's leadership development objectives, GALEO will implement LeadershipPlenty. LeadershipPlenty focuses on the core belief that there is no lack of leadership in this nation, but simply a lack of opportunity for people to find their leadership potential and demonstrate it in their communities. This innovative nine-module training program will begin in February 2005. As part of community development and to increase voter education, a "Civics 101" seminar will continue to be offered to train Latino community leaders about the legislative process. The seminar will also focus on how individuals can conduct effective lobbying and impact change at the state legislature and the U.S. Congress. Voter registration and voter education are other essential components of the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund. The Georgia Latino Vote 2004 was created to double the number of identified Latino registered voters in time for the November 2004 elections. This goal was not only met, but surpassed as 4,074 voters were registered and 50,000 additional Latinos were identified in the statewide voter registration database. The GALEO Latino Community Development Fund will be classified as a 501(c)3 non-profit, nonpartisan and charitable organization. In addition, the organization is currently eligible for grants and charitable and tax-deductible donations. This will help GALEO accomplish its objectives and goals. GALEO is a 501 (c) (6) statewide nonprofit and non-partisan organization providing a voice for the growing Latino population in Georgia, and providing a framework for collaborative and proactive legislative initiatives for Georgia 's Hispanic community. Jerry Gonzalez Atlanta 404-745-2580 jerry@galeo.org
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