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You’re American? Were you born here?

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 American, Araceli, Born, CA, does it matter, middle class, neighborhood, Pasadena, payches, suburban, taxes, where are you from

Araceli,
Pasadena, CA.

No I wasn’t born here. Does it really matter? My family moved to this country when I was 2.5 yrs old. I grew up in the US. My family lived in a middle class suburban neighborhood. We all speak to each other in English. We’re just Americans who also pay 23% of each paycheck to taxes.

Not as respected, just as accountable.

March 7, 2014 accountable, GA, Macon, respected, Selective service, Social Security, taxes

Steve F
Macon, GA

Black male teenagers are required to register for Selective service. Like every other American male. Our safety is in more jeopardy than any other American male. Black sons can’t walk home from a store,get gas,or knock on a door after an accident,without being gunned down. We are required to pay taxes,like all other Americans,yet Black men rarely live long enough to collect social security. It is frustrating to contribute to a society that doesn’t value your life.