Son: Why did they make a statue with liberty on it?
Me: Because the United States is a country of immigrants. People came here to escape persecution, violence, and even death.
Son: Oh!
Me: Now many people have different views of immigrants. Some worry they’ll steal their money, their jobs…
Son: And houses!
Me: Maybe. But what do you think about immigration? Do you think we should let people into our country?
Son: Yes. That would be loving.
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Sweet, sweet J!
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🙂 I still think he might have a political career ahead!
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“Immigrants — we get the job done.”
[Lafayette and Hamilton high five]
What a sweet interaction with your son. Most of us are immigrants or decedents of immigrants. I wonder: how many generations before someone is no longer seen as an immigrant?
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I’m beginning to think there is a perfect Hamilton moment for just about every debate 🙂
I have had similar thoughts. I do think we will see the definition (or at least the general consensus on the definition) evolve in the next 5-10 years. My hope is that it will make room for more of the “loving”.
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