I have to say how sad it makes me that kids are no longer learning who Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge were and the human atrocities committed- how have we lost these stories in world history? I remember sponsoring a Cambodian family and learning so much from them; I realized at 10 years old, I was lazy and spoiled. The family that lived with us taught me and my family so much, and I'm forever grateful for the experience they gave to us. These stories need to be back in the public consciousness.
What the Cambodian refugees taught us was, WE had to do our part to ensure their success- the government didn't do it, they simply got them here, gave them temporary shelter, and they had to find their way with the help of Americans who reached out. What a wonderful lesson these immigrants gained from us, while we learned from them at the same time. California's governor, 'Moon Beam' Brown, didn't even WANT them there, but the people stepped up and took over. Thanks to President Ford, they came anyway, and the rest is history.
When we finally absorb the lessons of our past, perhaps we will implement them again. A hand up, not a hand out; come here LEGALLY, work hard, follow the laws, and the American dream is yours to realize. We have people here that were born and raised here that cannot seem to absorb these lessons, but immigrants fleeing a murderous regime were/are so grateful and continue to be a shining light on the torch of lady liberty.
A beautiful film that does a good job of explaining what these people fled and how they succeeded so well.
What the Cambodian refugees taught us was, WE had to do our part to ensure their success- the government didn't do it, they simply got them here, gave them temporary shelter, and they had to find their way with the help of Americans who reached out. What a wonderful lesson these immigrants gained from us, while we learned from them at the same time. California's governor, 'Moon Beam' Brown, didn't even WANT them there, but the people stepped up and took over. Thanks to President Ford, they came anyway, and the rest is history.
When we finally absorb the lessons of our past, perhaps we will implement them again. A hand up, not a hand out; come here LEGALLY, work hard, follow the laws, and the American dream is yours to realize. We have people here that were born and raised here that cannot seem to absorb these lessons, but immigrants fleeing a murderous regime were/are so grateful and continue to be a shining light on the torch of lady liberty.
A beautiful film that does a good job of explaining what these people fled and how they succeeded so well.