A Step Too Far: A Way for Refugees and Deserving Immigrants

[Geika]

Thank you for bringing this to attention, Jundo. May we all become compassionate bodhisattvas; President Trump, too.

Gassho, sat today

[Getchi]

Jundo that is very interesting reports, than you.

I'm reminded of the fear and security around the Atlanta olympics, no mention of religion then either.

And than you all for promoting peaceful methods and. Keeping the focus on actions, we will resist discrimination by wearing it down, everyday.



Gassho,
Ge off

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[brumajs]

Thank you Jundo for speaking out. Thank Jinshin and Getchi for your enlightening opinions.

I live in the Czech republic, central Europe. The atmosphere there is very much alike in USA - so heated, so hateful. People are scared and politicians are trying to use their fear as means for getting to power. At these times we need to keep calm and quite mind.

It is said that our practice is about compassion for all sentient beings. Let's not forget about those who are so frightened of their lives and security that they support these policies. So much pain, so much suffering. These people deserve our compassion and love too.

Gassho
Adam
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[Meitou]

Thank you Jundo, Jinshin and Getchi. As a UK citizen now living in Italy, I too am an immigrant in what is now a rather uncertain situation. In these times it's so easy to feel helpless, but as long as we continue to feel compassion and act compassionately, in my humble opinion we are doing something positive.
Gassho
I sat with you all today.

[Cooperix]

An incredibly important message. Thank you.
There is a an organization here in Albuquerque (new Mexico is a border state), New Mexico Immigrant Law Center that provides free legal services for undocumented immigrants. A friend and myself organized a fundraiser in conjunction with an art center (I am an artist) that was held last week. The need is great, the response to our effort was stunning. The money we raised was pittance compared to the need, but raising awareness and bringing more people into the dialogue is priceless. We had hundreds of concerned citizens and tons of publicity. I will say the lawyers who work for this organization are deeply depressed, but were buoyed by the response. The need is tremendous. There are ways to help.

Gassho....
Anne

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[Jishin]

Gasho, Jishin, _/st\_

[Jundo]

It would be wrong to allow this to happen. Only the U.S. and other governments of wealthy nations, with international institutions, can act ...

The U.N. says years of war, poverty and drought have left more than 20 million people facing famine.

In search of relief, the hungry walk for miles, but without enough food to go around, vast stretches of Africa and the Middle East are now on the brink of famine.

“We stand at a critical point in history,” says U.N. humanitarian chief Stephen O’Brien. “Already at the beginning of the year, we are facing the largest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the United Nations.”

On Friday, O’Brien warned world leaders that without a relief effort, millions could die -- further destabilizing the region.

“It is all preventable,” O’Brien said. “It is possible to avert this crisis, to avert these famines, to avert these human catastrophes.”

The crisis is centered on four countries and more than 20 million people, including nearly two million in Nigeria, three million in Somalia, five million in Sudan and 14 million in Yemen.

In all, about 1.4 million children face “imminent risk” of death, according to UNICEF spokeswoman Marixie Mercado.

“Children are dying because of man-made, conflict-affected disasters. In 2017, that’s shameful,” Mercado said.

but

While the causes vary by country, war and poverty haunt all four nations and have for years. The fatal difference now could be money. The United Nations says it has just 2 percent of the $5.6 billion it needs to avert disaster. ... The United States is typically the world’s largest provider of humanitarian assistance. But the Trump administration is considering cutting about 40 percent from the budget for foreign aid, which includes the United Nations.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/20-million-people-in-4-countries-on-the-brink-of-famine/

In the meantime, here is something we can do besides pushing our leaders to offer funding ...

http://www.treeleaf.org/forums/showthread.php?15178-An-A-Rated-Charity-Combatting-World-Hunger&p=196035#post196035

Gassho, J

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[Mp]

Again this should not be happening in a world with such abundance ... This is so sad! I will do what I can to try and make a difference.

Gassho
Shingen

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[Geika]

I also heard about this today... don't know if just doing freerice.com every day is going to cut it. Thank you for alerting us, Jundo.

Gassho, sat today

[Jakuden]

Can you imagine what it would be like to watch your loved ones starve [emoji22] We each have to help as much as we can!
Gassho
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[Joyo]

This is absolutely appalling. Just sickening to think that this is going on in a world where it could easily be prevented.

Gassho,
Joyo
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