Comments on: Sugar Land Hosts Pakistani ‘101’ Seminar For Management Staff http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:39:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: conservative1 http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8333 conservative1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:04:46 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8333 southern, schools are a separate tax than municiple taxes, if the municipal employees need to be tought how to type up RFP's for the trash contract then that is OK, but this is purely pandering to block voters, its PC BS. But, our university and community college system is set up to handle this type of stuff. All I am saying is don't charge me more for trash pick up because you need to hold a sensitivity class. southern, schools are a separate tax than municiple taxes, if the municipal employees need to be tought how to type up RFP’s for the trash contract then that is OK, but this is purely pandering to block voters, its PC BS. But, our university and community college system is set up to handle this type of stuff. All I am saying is don’t charge me more for trash pick up because you need to hold a sensitivity class.

]]> By: conservative1 http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8330 conservative1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:00:38 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8330 Yeah Mega but this time I am the boss "tax payer" and I say no. And, I will let my councilman know and the mayor too. You know what they say about things that roll down hill don't you? You get a simple set of instructions from me, water, trash, fire, police, permits, etc. Pakistani 101 is not on the list, neither is any other seminar that doesn't teach the employees specific tasks on how to do their job or how to make their job more efficient. I would rather everyone assigned to PAK101 get the day off than attend. Yeah Mega but this time I am the boss “tax payer” and I say no. And, I will let my councilman know and the mayor too. You know what they say about things that roll down hill don’t you?

You get a simple set of instructions from me, water, trash, fire, police, permits, etc. Pakistani 101 is not on the list, neither is any other seminar that doesn’t teach the employees specific tasks on how to do their job or how to make their job more efficient. I would rather everyone assigned to PAK101 get the day off than attend.

]]> By: southerncomfort http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8329 southerncomfort Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:58:52 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8329 Our taxes do support UH and many other higher ed. institutions around the state. I still have no problem with them offering the class as long as I'm not forced to take it and they allow other groups the same access. Our taxes do support UH and many other higher ed. institutions around the state. I still have no problem with them offering the class as long as I’m not forced to take it and they allow other groups the same access.

]]> By: conservative1 http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8326 conservative1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:52:58 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8326 southern comfort, where do you draw the line? Can you just use your tax dollars for it? No, so you have to ask, what is the function of government? In my humble opinion, this is going to far. Turn the lights out and save the money. Now.. this is a perfect class for UofH right down the street. You want to pay for the tuition, have at it. southern comfort, where do you draw the line? Can you just use your tax dollars for it? No, so you have to ask, what is the function of government? In my humble opinion, this is going to far. Turn the lights out and save the money. Now.. this is a perfect class for UofH right down the street. You want to pay for the tuition, have at it.

]]> By: MEGABITE http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8324 MEGABITE Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:50:21 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8324 From what I read here I'd classify it as mandatory sensitivity training for city employees. From what I read here I’d classify it as mandatory sensitivity training for city employees.

]]> By: conservative1 http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8323 conservative1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:49:25 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8323 When the city says we have a tax rate of $.30 per $100 and a homestead exemption of 7%. My question is: if we didn't have Pakistani 101, how much of a reduction could I get in my taxes? Its not about your race and your culture, its about the time and resources of my local government spent singling you out because you are from another country. The media can do it, your church can do it, your country club can do it, but when you ask my dollars to go towards identifying your particular group. It kind of makes me feel like I am getting ripped off. Are Pakistani's having a hard time coping in Sugar Land? When the city says we have a tax rate of $.30 per $100 and a homestead exemption of 7%. My question is: if we didn’t have Pakistani 101, how much of a reduction could I get in my taxes? Its not about your race and your culture, its about the time and resources of my local government spent singling you out because you are from another country. The media can do it, your church can do it, your country club can do it, but when you ask my dollars to go towards identifying your particular group. It kind of makes me feel like I am getting ripped off.

Are Pakistani’s having a hard time coping in Sugar Land?

]]> By: southerncomfort http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8321 southerncomfort Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:45:42 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8321 I'm a southern white male and not offended by this class the city is offering. I may not attend and that is also my choice, but I find no problem with them doing it as long as they don't stop other groups from sponsoring similar classes. I’m a southern white male and not offended by this class the city is offering. I may not attend and that is also my choice, but I find no problem with them doing it as long as they don’t stop other groups from sponsoring similar classes.

]]> By: conservative1 http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8318 conservative1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:39:44 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8318 Of course white men get called names when they object to racism. Ignorant, Loud, Angry. HaHa, what possibly could come out of Pakistani 101 that has any relevance to running the city? Do Pakistani's drink and bath in different water than I? Do Pakistani's call a different fire department when they need one? Do Pakistani's needs special parks than I do? Tell me, what good does this do other than encourage more racism? Of course white men get called names when they object to racism. Ignorant, Loud, Angry. HaHa, what possibly could come out of Pakistani 101 that has any relevance to running the city? Do Pakistani’s drink and bath in different water than I? Do Pakistani’s call a different fire department when they need one? Do Pakistani’s needs special parks than I do? Tell me, what good does this do other than encourage more racism?

]]> By: MoCity http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8284 MoCity Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:33:57 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8284 There is a difference in 'all things equal' and 'all things equitable'. We do not live in an all things equal society. In my opinion there is far too much equity and not enough equality. Although most folks demand equality, what they really want is equity. There is a difference in ‘all things equal’ and ‘all things equitable’. We do not live in an all things equal society. In my opinion there is far too much equity and not enough equality.

Although most folks demand equality, what they really want is equity.

]]> By: MEGABITE http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8276 MEGABITE Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:24:01 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8276 If you speak out they will toss race cards at you. Zzzzz If you speak out they will toss race cards at you. Zzzzz

]]> By: MEGABITE http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8275 MEGABITE Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:23:34 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8275 And some people will just lay down when being trampled upon, obviously. And some people will just lay down when being trampled upon, obviously.

]]> By: patriot missive http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8272 patriot missive Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:20:22 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8272 White men are, and have never been, the problem. Ignorant, loud and angry white men, who proclaim to speak for white men and women everywhere, are hugely problematic, no matter how few they are. White men are, and have never been, the problem. Ignorant, loud and angry white men, who proclaim to speak for white men and women everywhere, are hugely problematic, no matter how few they are.

]]> By: conservative1 http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8268 conservative1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:12:15 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8268 I am tired of everything being black, white, mexican, asian, indian, and now pakistani. It is all racism. Or should I say block voting by race. But since we have drawn attention to this topic why don't we just call it what it is and say they are looking for special consideration for their Muslim faith. If they really wanted to assimilate and be Americans, there wouldn't be any need for Pakistani 101. I just can't call you Saleem the American, I also have to know you are Pakistani and are proud of your country and culture, right? And I have to be "sensitive" to your culture, right? I am tired of everything being black, white, mexican, asian, indian, and now pakistani. It is all racism. Or should I say block voting by race.

But since we have drawn attention to this topic why don’t we just call it what it is and say they are looking for special consideration for their Muslim faith. If they really wanted to assimilate and be Americans, there wouldn’t be any need for Pakistani 101.

I just can’t call you Saleem the American, I also have to know you are Pakistani and are proud of your country and culture, right? And I have to be “sensitive” to your culture, right?

]]> By: MoCity http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8267 MoCity Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:08:10 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8267 Don't hate the player - hate the game. Don’t hate the player – hate the game.

]]> By: MEGABITE http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8266 MEGABITE Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:01:41 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8266 WHOA MoCity, that's not very PC of you! ha WHOA MoCity, that’s not very PC of you! ha

]]> By: MoCity http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8265 MoCity Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:58:21 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8265 Hey, here's a thought - eliminate the white man and all the problems in the world would just go away! Everything would be butterflies and daffodils! Crazy white men and their racist thoughts... for shame white man, for shame. Hey, here’s a thought – eliminate the white man and all the problems in the world would just go away! Everything would be butterflies and daffodils!

Crazy white men and their racist thoughts… for shame white man, for shame.

]]> By: patriot missive http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8252 patriot missive Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:41:34 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8252 Wow, I think I know where those kids who put up the racist graffiti and swastikas got their ideas. Sugar Land seems to have a few angry and ignorant white dudes left. Wow, I think I know where those kids who put up the racist graffiti and swastikas got their ideas. Sugar Land seems to have a few angry and ignorant white dudes left.

]]> By: conservative1 http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8244 conservative1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:26:52 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8244 This is total BS, what do you need to know about a foreign country's customs to provide water, police, and fire protection to in the US. This is a waste of money and resources and I am not happy about it. Can they not read a water bill? Can they not dial 911? Is it too much to ask that people read and write in English? I am offended that they single out people by country of origin to provide specific services and information. I just might file a complaint. This is blatent racism in the form of pandering. This is total BS, what do you need to know about a foreign country’s customs to provide water, police, and fire protection to in the US. This is a waste of money and resources and I am not happy about it. Can they not read a water bill? Can they not dial 911? Is it too much to ask that people read and write in English? I am offended that they single out people by country of origin to provide specific services and information. I just might file a complaint. This is blatent racism in the form of pandering.

]]> By: MoCity http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8242 MoCity Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:23:53 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8242 No joke... I love all this tolerance and pc crap. 'When in Rome' apparently doesn't apply to the US. No joke… I love all this tolerance and pc crap.

‘When in Rome’ apparently doesn’t apply to the US.

]]> By: MEGABITE http://www.fortbendnow.com/2009/11/30/42462/comment-page-1#comment-8225 MEGABITE Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:32:14 +0000 http://www.fortbendnow.com/?p=42462#comment-8225 Reciprocate by explaining our customs and demography to the Pakistanis in attendance. Reciprocate by explaining our customs and demography to the Pakistanis in attendance.

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