American Samoa\u2019s garment factory was told by a judge it can\u2019t deport Vietnamese employees who have spoken up of alleged mistreatment. It\u2019s only fair that Interior\u2019s OIA (Allen Stayman) bring the Human Rights Squad to the South Pacific territory if for no other reason than to demonstrate fairness in its agenda to right all human rights abuses.<\/p>\n
Well, Allen, I\u2019m only interested in your imposing equal application of your human rights agenda in all insular areas. If you fail to do so, then it only goes to confirm a statement by Senator Frank Murkowski that OIA has its own \u201cfavorite constituency\u201d. Let\u2019s see you put your mouth where your money is on human rights issues.
\nYour action or inaction should demonstrate what your true colors are on equality and justice.<\/p>\n
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\nSince the onslaught of the current economic crisis two years ago, the assault and contraction of revenue generation has equally translated into substantial reduction in the number of jobs in both sectors.<\/p>\n
But there\u2019s also an increase in the number of idle labor comprised of guest workers released from their jobs who choose to stay around rather than return home. The Department of Labor and Immigration must step-up enforcement on overstayers who subsequently turn into illegals.<\/p>\n
Overstayers get to moonlight for jobs at way below the legal minimum wage. They won\u2019t complaint when their wages aren\u2019t paid for fear of being caught. They never pay taxes but still use public facilities. It\u2019s a drain in the financial system all the way around. It is for this reason that DOLI must improve enforcement in this area.
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\nWe engage in a see-saw debate over the immigration status of our friends from the freely associated states. We should pick-up a copy of Senator Frank Murkowski\u2019s statement on this issue and fax it daily to Interior\u2019s OIA.<\/p>\n
Murkowski is right on the money when he lambasted OIA for making a financial commitment without the approval of Congress. It is a substantive policy matter its fate solely the purview of the US Congress. But then with mediocrity inundating OIA, what can we reasonably expect from the confused Pinto Boys.
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\nIt is good tidings to see the constant increase in the participation of parents in school activities. It illustrates a sense of care about the performance of their children in class as they lend in-kind contributions to raise certain funds for specific needs at school. Such was the forte of the local community then. Let us revive it. It\u2019s a positive step towards reviving our once powerful sense of community.<\/p>\n
Too, it is really comforting that more parents are also involved in the spiritual development of their children. It\u2019s an important aspect of a child\u2019s overall development. Their spiritual being becomes their guiding star down the stretch in the constellation of life\u2019s myriad of challenges. Yes, there\u2019s truth to the saying that
\n\u201cA family that prays together stays together\u201d.
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\nSomewhere in Chalan Piao, I saw a huge billboard that yells out \u201cOpen 24 Hours\u201d. But a sign right below it says \u201cClosed\u201d. It\u2019s one or the other. It can\u2019t be both. Oddity?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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