Prof. Hassan remembered his arrival day. A geo-political crisis with a faraway country just began. Outside the airport, someone shouted that same insult, while throwing a penny.
Prof. Salman Hassan, a world-renowned immigrant scientist in the US was reminiscing about his life’s journey. Here he received an excellent education, later applying to his expertise. However, he also faced discriminations and prejudices. His teen-age son Javed entered the room, appearing distraught. He mentioned that senior students mercilessly bullied him. The insult “Go back to where you came from,” hurt him most. Javed continued “But dad, I was born in this country!”
Prof. Hassan remembered his arrival day. A geo-political crisis with a faraway country just began. Outside the airport, someone shouted that same insult, while throwing a penny.
Pamela Kennedy
26/11/2021 12:09:42 pm
We all came from somewhere...we all need to try to be kinder.
David Ngo
26/11/2021 03:34:18 pm
100% with Pamela.
Candace Arthuria Williams
26/11/2021 04:02:42 pm
Keep writing, Sankar. Build awareness. Forge a better world. I'm in.
Peggy Gerber
26/11/2021 04:47:15 pm
Keep building awareness and let’s make this a better world.
Doug
26/11/2021 07:00:32 pm
It seems to me the people throwing the insults are the real losers. Nicely done Sankar.
Cindy Patrick
26/11/2021 11:01:33 pm
There is a need for this forum. Like-hearted people...the evil ones don't know where to find us...ssshhhhh...
Sue Clayton
28/11/2021 03:23:20 am
One day we will learn. Perhaps when we are threatened by life discovered on one of the 20 billion life sustainable planets out there, we might decide we all come from Planet Earth.
Sankar Chatterjee
28/11/2021 04:54:23 pm
Hello Pamela, David, Candace, Jim, Peggy, Doug, Cindy, and Sue: Comments are closed.
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