Obviously the (closed) topic was initiated with the intention to spark conflict within our Laotian community (Nok & Nai).
What we should really be concerned about is the issue of why we have the tendency to find ourselves in separate factions.
What many people fail to realize is that our Laotian people have become so disjoint due to the strong (yet, negative) influences of outside cultures who prey on the disparity that has formed between the Lao-Nai and Lao-Nok. Both sides are at fault in this situation for allowing others to create this tension between the them.
If peace is the main objective, it is necessary that Lao-Nai and Lao-Nok unite before trying to build relations with others. Since joining Samakom Lao, it amazed me to see how much conflict there was between our community. Many of the conflicts were inadvertantly directed by negative connotations that were formed by outsiders who've been active in the oppression of Laotians.
I commend the poster who took the time to explain the food stamp & welfare system to the supposed Laotian (who started the thread) that had the urge to make some snarky comment to Laotians in America who sought out government assistance in times of hardship. But at the same time, the poster defeated the purpose of his lesson by going on to unleash a barrage of insults. As we all know, constructive criticism with some information is what we need to utilize not this system of giving help with a slap on the wrist.
Whether you realize it or not we are all the same regardless you being Lao-Nok or Lao-Nai. You cannot let petty things like financial situation, political idealogy, or personal beliefs create a division between us all. Furthermore, if you really wanted to be a part in the advancement of Laotian people, stop trying to bring eachother down. This is evident coming from both parties. You may not think that what you say is harming the other, but if we keep up with the negativity, nobody is going anywhere. We will forever be stuck in this era of suspension.
Be happy for one another. Don't allow others to pull you from your roots. This is how you help your Laotian people.
Obviously the (closed) topic was initiated with the intention to spark conflict within our Laotian community (Nok & Nai).
What we should really be concerned about is the issue of why we have the tendency to find ourselves in separate factions.
What many people fail to realize is that our Laotian people have become so disjoint due to the strong (yet, negative) influences of outside cultures who prey on the disparity that has formed between the Lao-Nai and Lao-Nok. Both sides are at fault in this situation for allowing others to create this tension between the them.
If peace is the main objective, it is necessary that Lao-Nai and Lao-Nok unite before trying to build relations with others. Since joining Samakom Lao, it amazed me to see how much conflict there was between our community. Many of the conflicts were inadvertantly directed by negative connotations that were formed by outsiders who've been active in the oppression of Laotians.
I commend the poster who took the time to explain the food stamp & welfare system to the supposed Laotian (who started the thread) that had the urge to make some snarky comment to Laotians in America who sought out government assistance in times of hardship. But at the same time, the poster defeated the purpose of his lesson by going on to unleash a barrage of insults. As we all know, constructive criticism with some information is what we need to utilize not this system of giving help with a slap on the wrist.
Whether you realize it or not we are all the same regardless you being Lao-Nok or Lao-Nai. You cannot let petty things like financial situation, political idealogy, or personal beliefs create a division between us all. Furthermore, if you really wanted to be a part in the advancement of Laotian people, stop trying to bring eachother down. This is evident coming from both parties. You may not think that what you say is harming the other, but if we keep up with the negativity, nobody is going anywhere. We will forever be stuck in this era of suspension.
Be happy for one another. Don't allow others to pull you from your roots. This is how you help your Laotian people.
Sabaidee, Pee Nong. Why should we care too much about this issue and try to humiliate one another . To me it is very good program and I love to have this program in Laos as well if Laos could affort to have one . Also I don't see any wrong with it to receive some help from this program when someone really needed. Even a very famous movie star ( Whoopie Goldberg ) use to get some help from this program and now she is very successful and also a millionair. Every first world countries , they have this programs except the poor countries. Most of Lao people who are still getting help from this progam are the disable and old people who could not work and help themselves so it is not to be ashamed of. The goverment is not going to feed the healthy and the lazy one. So this is the dead issue now . For the Lao nork who are living in the United states and Canada , I would like to ask for your help that I would like to establish a none profit foundation to help young Lao kids and building the school in Laos and I need your support and would like to invite all of Pee nong Khon to be the member and donate what ever you can even $1 dollar per years still very helpful to those kids. There are over 300,000 Lao people in the US that means $300,000 dollars per years to help those kids who are really needed. So I love you all Pee nong Khon Lao.
Sabaidee all my fellow Laotianes and all regular Samakhomlao readers, Welfare program in each state is different. In California, to receive welfare benefits you have to meet certain rules. Some people eligibles for welfare but not food stamp and vise versa. Mostly, welfare program is US government program to help people who has LOW TO NO INCOME. People who earns less than $15,000 a year, they count as low income. and of course they cannot survive without help and who can help them? Before 1990, you had to be a single parent and had children under 18 years old, but now is 16 to be eligible for welfare assistance and there are a lot of requirements. In my case, i am devorcee with 4 children( 3, 5, 9 and 10) and my ex-husband is in jail and he cannot pay me child support and of course i am single parent( are you interesting?). if i go to work, who will take care of my 3 years old daughter and my 5 years old son? The poster will? come on. Who will drop off and pick up my 9 and 10 years old daughtes from school? the poster? come on. After Jessica's law came out, they dont let the kid under 13 years old walk to or from school. if my oldest daughter reach her 16, they will cut her out. Now, i think the poster will be clear. Give it in mine my dear, nobody wants to receive welfare if not necessary. If you recieve welfare, you have to report them every single thing every the 1st and 15th of the month. Love you all From Single Mom
It is for people such as yourself that I pay taxes. You are welcome to the Food Stamps and any other subsidy the government gives you. All I ask in return is that you do your best to do a good job bringing up your children.
I only wish that subsidies continued on through age 18 and that kids could attend university for free also.
The true way to break the cycle of poverty is through education. We as a nation wish to support you and your family in any way we can.
To: Ban nok I receive $689.37 card for food stamp. I don't think my child can go to college for free but she/he can loan with low interest. I will support my children to get high education as i can.
I met a French priest who's been working in Laos before , he told me he was surprised how hard Lao people work in France and another countries.that's telling given the chance Lao people are not lazy and depend on welfare only .however food stamp or any kind of welfare are always there as a social security for the unfortunate ones,
The reason I am glad to support aid to families with dependent children and food stamps and medicaire isn't only because you and your children are in need, and you most certainly are, but also because we as a society need to support you so that we become a better country and society.
Bear with me.
It is much more important that you spend the time and effort to bring up your children well, that they have a good home life, a mom to be there when they get home and to help them to do their homework, than it is for you to work. Right now the most important job you can do is your children. Later when I am old (very soon) they will help to take care of me. If I fall on hard times too, they in turn will support me if I need food stamps or welfare.
It is called the social contract. I help you in the understanding that I too might need a helping hand in the future.
Right now a Hispanic woman is about to be appointed to the supreme court. Our highest court in the land. She grew up in public housing on public assistance. I hope your 3 year old grows up to become the first Lao/American president of the United States.
Obviously the (closed) topic was initiated with the intention to spark conflict within our Laotian community (Nok & Nai).
What we should really be concerned about is the issue of why we have the tendency to find ourselves in separate factions.
What many people fail to realize is that our Laotian people have become so disjoint due to the strong (yet, negative) influences of outside cultures who prey on the disparity that has formed between the Lao-Nai and Lao-Nok. Both sides are at fault in this situation for allowing others to create this tension between the them.
If peace is the main objective, it is necessary that Lao-Nai and Lao-Nok unite before trying to build relations with others. Since joining Samakom Lao, it amazed me to see how much conflict there was between our community. Many of the conflicts were inadvertantly directed by negative connotations that were formed by outsiders who've been active in the oppression of Laotians.
I commend the poster who took the time to explain the food stamp & welfare system to the supposed Laotian (who started the thread) that had the urge to make some snarky comment to Laotians in America who sought out government assistance in times of hardship. But at the same time, the poster defeated the purpose of his lesson by going on to unleash a barrage of insults. As we all know, constructive criticism with some information is what we need to utilize not this system of giving help with a slap on the wrist.
Whether you realize it or not we are all the same regardless you being Lao-Nok or Lao-Nai. You cannot let petty things like financial situation, political idealogy, or personal beliefs create a division between us all. Furthermore, if you really wanted to be a part in the advancement of Laotian people, stop trying to bring eachother down. This is evident coming from both parties. You may not think that what you say is harming the other, but if we keep up with the negativity, nobody is going anywhere. We will forever be stuck in this era of suspension.
Be happy for one another. Don't allow others to pull you from your roots. This is how you help your Laotian people.
Let's make it clear that I wasn't the one who actually started the topic.. what I wrote up there was my response to the original thread "How many more years does Lao oversea still on the food stamp& welfare"
Just wanted to put that out there to avoid any confusion..
