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 New title for migrant workers.7 comments
20 Sep 2004 @ 01:39, by Owen Thomas

This is an attempt to re-frame the opposition to alien immigrantion.

RESIDENT ASSOCIATES

Resident associates are those who live in another country in which they do not claim citizenship. A resident associate may acquire property in the other country, may b employed in the other country, may be married to a citizen of the other country, may have financial investments in the other country, etc. but might never seek a change of citizenship.

This framework is offered as an idea for solving the opposition to migrant workers from Mexico into the United States. It is well recognized that the migrant workers are a necessity in US workforce but they are usually labeled as resident aliens. It is important to use a dignified title which recognizes that their real citizenship is still in their country of origin unless they apply for resident citizenship.

Maybe the future will recognize the necessary unity of all peoples and some method of governance will develop without the concept of citizenship in separat3d nation states. I advocate all possible peaceful movement to harmony and equality of all humans of every gender.



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20 Sep 2004 @ 05:35 by jstarrs : I like that,
It's simple and respectful.
I'm actually a resident associate (from the UK), living in France.
Thanks, Owen (& welcome to your new log!)  



20 Sep 2004 @ 16:36 by othomas : Your comment
I am verrry grateful that you accepted my first offering to ths group.  


20 Sep 2004 @ 17:52 by jstarrs : I'm happy...
....from now on, in France, I shall call myself a 'resident associate'.
;0)  



21 Sep 2004 @ 06:10 by tochtli : gracias
owen, me parece muy acertada su sugerencia pues nos regresa la dignidad a aquellos de nosotros que salimos de nuestro pais buscando una mejor vida. agradezco su sensibilidad y le envio saludos desde los angeles! -yo soy de leon, guanajuato-. bienvenido a NCN, espero leerlo mas en el futuro.  


21 Sep 2004 @ 07:26 by nemue : I Also Like That
Maintaining dignity is so important in maintaining self esteem.

Peace and love.  



21 Sep 2004 @ 12:47 by spiritseek : hi
another step towards equality for all of wo/mankind.Welcome Owen.  


25 Sep 2004 @ 05:50 by qmal : cool idea
hey like the idea...onward to one world  


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