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for those who didn't bother to read the article, I'll post a key portion here below.
In Mexico and at other consulates throughout the world, she said, the cry for independence celebration officially kicks off late night Sept. 15 and into Sept. 16.
When told about the date of the Santa Ana event, Garcia Williams said she immediately recognized the sensitive nature of Sept. 11 and asked officials to at least have a minute of silence during the event.
"That day is sensitive also for the Mexican community... for the whole world. Mexicans also died in the towers that day," she said.
Ultimately, she said she didn't object because she was new in town and wanted to be accommodating.
"But people need to understand that we did not make this decision ... what I attempted to do was to be accommodating to the traditions of Santa Ana to celebrate on the weekend when everyone can attend." Garcia Williams said.
Moreno said Garcia Williams should have taken a tougher stance.
"She is the representative of Mexico. She could still go to the ... City Council and say, 'You know what? Out of respect to your country, we should have it on the weekend after,' " Moreno said. "She should have spoken up."
Moreno said she believes there is still time for city officials to change their minds.
"It's not set in stone," she said. "They still have time to still make things right."
for those who didn't bother to read the article, I'll post a key portion here below.
In Mexico and at other consulates throughout the world, she said, the cry for independence celebration officially kicks off late night Sept. 15 and into Sept. 16.
Which is probably a national holiday in Mexico. In America, they picked a weekend instead. This happens for celebrations by several other nationalities/festivals as well.
Besides, nobody is forcing you to celebrate. If you believe in personal freedom, learn to keep your nose out of others' affairs.
Which is probably a national holiday in Mexico. In America, they picked a weekend instead. This happens for celebrations by several other nationalities/festivals as well.
Besides, nobody is forcing you to celebrate. If you believe in personal freedom, learn to keep your nose out of others' affairs.
Remember those words when other parts of the country or world does something you don't agree with cowgirl.
Oh, but it's okay for the teabaggers to hold rallies on the anniversary of the OKC bombing.
Tea Party Patriots | The Articles of Freedom Rally April 19, 2010 (http://teapartypatriots.org/Group/The_Articles_of_Freedom_Rally_April_19,_2010 - broken link)
Excellent point. I can't believe I missed that, and I made a post about that.
Not to mention the other rallies that day, like the this one
Oh, but it's okay for the teabaggers to hold rallies on the anniversary of the OKC bombing.
Tea Party Patriots | The Articles of Freedom Rally April 19, 2010 (http://teapartypatriots.org/Group/The_Articles_of_Freedom_Rally_April_19,_2010 - broken link)
Do you and JoeyPants really not see a difference between a cultural celebration and a political rally? Just curious. This must be a "liberal" argument for you guys. Grasping for anything as usual.
Make no mistake, if this situation was flip flopped to some other country, there would be massive anti U.S. sentiment. Not that there isn't anyway.
Do you and JoeyPants really not see a difference between a cultural celebration and a political rally? Just curious. This must be a "liberal" argument for you guys. Grasping for anything as usual.
Make no mistake, if this situation was flip flopped to some other country, there would be massive anti U.S. sentiment. Not that there isn't anyway.
BWAH HA HA. For the recipient I'm sure it is. For the facilitator...? Perhaps not so much. I mean you need to see the view to understand. Sorry...carry on.................
ETA: To get back OT, I, a crazy, tree-hugging, commie socialist Marxist tree-hugging sandal wearer leftist, do think it's a little...coarse to have this occasion on that specific date. I do think a little sensitivity could be had on this issue...a different date could be picked. Not saying by rights it "should..." They have the right to their celebration. Just saying...eeeghhhhhhhhhh. Maybe some tact was in order on the date-choosing here.
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