goldvol
VolNation's Lesser Poobah
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I'm sure the 'useful idiots' will tell us how we're obligated to bring in illegals and refugees. We will hear how there is no reason for concern when the same illegals and refugees push to change our laws to accommodate their presence.
The executive order has nothing to do with illegals. It bans entry into the US for those traveling in from or originating from the specified countries. It affects those traveling legally. Illegals don't show up at JFK airport and go through security. People can decide if it's right or wrong but your statement is confusing some of the issues at hand.
Not taking a stance here...just clearing up facts. FWIW I do think it stinks for JP considering that's his livelihood. I'm sure Iran wasn't his optimal destination. People telling him to find another country to play in should think about the doors being locked to your employer tomorrow and a sign reading "Go Find Work in Montana". It would not be so simple.
I want America to be safe but at the same time sympathize for those separated from their families. At the end of the day, real people with real families will be going through a rough time. May God be with them and get them through the situation they've found themselves in.
...and may God bless America.
So they can go play professionally in Israel, France, Spain, Germany, Russia, India, Australia...
Professional basketball doesn't begin and end in Iran. Being banned from Iran doesn't ban them from playing professional basketball. That is my point.
Two Americans who play professionally in Iran are stranded, unable to return to country
Hoping for JP's sake this works out. I figured I'd post this since we still talk about JP every once in a while. Please be respectful and follow board if you do discuss the situation
Can't imagine any reason for playing bb in Iran. Money included.
I wouldn't trumpet my narrow-mindedness--or parochialism, if you prefer. It's good to be broad-minded, and that means seeing the world.
Iran has a large and well-educated middle-class. It would be a pretty sophisticated country were it not for the theocrats--religious conservatives--who oppress the people and /hold it back./ Hummm....sounds familiar. .