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Comment/feedback # 10
| Dear Mr. Woo, Let me assure you that your observations are 100% correct. I have been in the U. S. for almost 40 years and are now close to my retirement. Most of my Chinese friends appear to be afraid of involving in politics. They dare not to write to their congressmen or congresswomen or senators regarding their concerns. Many of these people are rich, but they do not want to give back to the society; they do not volunteer their time or give contributions to charities. I admire you to point ... more ...
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Comment/feedback # 11
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| Thank you, Mr. Leung. Please forward this message to your friends and encourage them to
support 80-20. SB
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Comment/feedback # 7
| Dear Mr Woo,
I fully agree with you on the four noticeable negative social
characteristics of Asian American as compared to most other Americans.
It is the shame of us and we need first to realize it and correct it. I am
the principal of CNY Chinese School (volunteer service) and will bring
this to our education of the next generation. I appreciate your
observation and caution to our Chinese society. However, I don't think
these defects are traditional if we trace back to our long ... more ...
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Comment/feedback # 8
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| Agreed. The losing of some of our better cultural values is owing to "learning-from-suffering in the last century." I share your optimism. Glad that there is a volunteer principal of your caliber at the CNY Chinese School. Will You consider joining as an 80-20 member and doing some recruiting for us. Thanks. SB
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Comment/feedback # 6
| 1. Speaking out against injustice. (Some of us don't even speak out
against injustice when it is against us.)
Regarding this point, the difference between American society and many others around the world, including many Asian societies, is this characteristic. The reason it is so important is worth understanding.
My thinking on this has been strongly influenced by this article, which I encourage you to take a look at:
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/sasalum/newsltr/winter08/trust_game.pdf
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Comment/feedback # 9
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| Your insightful comments was shared with 80-20's Board. I agree with your statement that
"This explains why speaking out against injustice (and punishing it, which can only occur if people speak out) is the essential foundation of a trustworthy society where moral people can survive.
Thank you. SB
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Comment/feedback # 3
| We are not very American at all. Asian Americans like to stick together and not assimilate. Few 1st generation immigrants speak English. Few Asian American children have friends not of their own ethnicity. I always say, 'If we refuse to join them, why are we surprised that they don't think we are part of them?" Fortunately, by the time the 3rd generation comes along, they are more "American".
Vimala Nowlis
Attorney at Law
Los Angeles, CA
310-277-4259
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Comment/feedback # 4
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| Dear Vimala: Thanks for your comments. You always speak your mind and are a person of great integrity. We have the same goal -- to induce all of us to becomes a vital component of
our nation a bit faster. Take care. SB
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Comment/feedback # 5
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| Dear Vimala: Thanks for your comments. You always speak your mind and are a person of great integrity. We have the same goal -- to induce all of us to becomes a vital component of
our nation a bit faster. Take care. SB
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Comment/feedback # 2
Comment/feedback # 1
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How American are we?
This e-newsletter (from the 80-20 Educational Foundation, EF) takes
a look at the value systems of most of the first and second general Asian
Americans and compares them with those of most other Americans.
To our credit
, we probably emphasize education, saving, work ethic
and helping out our family members more than most Americans.
Not to our credit, we might not have sufficiently absorbed some of the
better value systems, listed below, of most other Americans:
1. Speaking out against injustice. (Some of us don't even speak out
against injustice when it is against us.)
2. Turning the negative energy of a personal tragedy into the positive
energy of helping a project designed to prevent others from experiencing
the same tragedy. (A huge fraction of Asian Ams. have encountered
discrimination at work or in the society, few have channeled their negative
experience to establish positive relief for other Asian Ams or other new
immigrants.)
3. Committing a certain amount of time, money and energy to help a
community's needs. This is especially so among the highly educated, and
especially after they've retired. (We have a very high share of the "highly
educated." Our community is not known for volunteering or giving for
community needs.)
4. Having individuals like Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Ted Turner.
(Where are our equivalents?)
The above have been my observations through my 54 years living in
America. I am NOT a sociologist. Nor did I do research in any of the above
topics that I am blabbing about. So, if I am way off base, please
forgive me. If you think I may have a point that is worthy of your
attention, examine thyself first, and then share the e-newsletters with
others.
Why is 80-20EF sending this e-newsletter to you? EF
believes that we can be the first generation of Americans possessing the
best of both Asian and American cultures. Besides benefiting ourselves,
it is also one way to give back to America.
So "how American are we?" We can be the best of Americans.
Sincerely yours,
S. B. Woo
President, 80-20 Educational Foundation, Inc.
http://www.80-20EF.org
PS Readers who want to comment, please go
http://www.80-20educationalfoundation.org/politicaledu/posterboard.asp
