Tuna,
We were discussing macro economic trends that effect all linux developers as well as issues pertaining to Arizona and Linux. Just because some deem the issue of illegal aliens to be out of bounds does not mean we terminate the discussion whenever we arrive at the subject. Of course some people don't like it being discussed. Those are the people who want to prevent action from being taken. There are some of these people on this thread. How can we discuss anything these days without addressing *what is right in front of our faces every day*!?
The fact is everyone, this country is in deep doo doo. It's not a laughing matter. Anyone who was at the Sharpton rally will tell you that these people are violent and they most certainly are un-american. Our state is broke, as are many other states. Our ability to maintain our technology sector will rely heavily on our ability to stabilize ourselves politically. This means *your job*. It might even be an opportunity to position ourselves profitably relative to California. Discussion is absolutely critical to moving in the right direction. Don't let people blow the issue out of proportion or try to turn it into some racial battleground.
That being said, you may now return to complaining about COX service or whatever other stuff is 'on topic'.
-jmz
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 8:26 PM, Tuna
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ILLEGAL ALIEN IS ILLEGAL
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Congrats, Zeidner.
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