kraftiekortie wrote:
I wasn’t making a racist statement. That is an incorrect assumption. I am not a racist. I advocate for all races to live together.
There are truly many people all over the world who feel too much pride to “ask for a green card.”
But the fact is: there are people around the world seeking a new life in a new country. This has been going on for quite a few years. Some of these people, these days, happen to be on online dating sites.
Most of those people don’t have bad intentions. But there’s an element of them who would drop a vulnerable man or woman like a hot potato once they get permanent residence in a new country. That is a fact. These people come in all races and ethnicities.
I feel hurt that it is assumed I am a racist. Because that is not a fact,
I absolutely don't believe you had anything racist in mind. It's just a very touchy topic so weighting words is necessary not to lose the message in possibly triggering associations.
I am one of the ethnicities that not long ago were among the green card hunters. Many people wanting a new life in the west are willing to fulfill their part of the deal and be great spouses and workers - but, obviously, frauds happen.
Definitely, no one should marry without knowing well the person - and this advice is independent of ethnicity, culture and economy
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