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My answer to my daughter’s concern that immigrants have more hope in America than born Americans.

January 6, 2025 By Egberto Willies

My daughter made a statement that surprised all the immigrants at Christmas dinner in our home. Here is my answer to her statement that immigrants are too hopeful about America.

My answer to my daughter’s concern about immigrants & hope.

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Summary

The narrator reflects on a profound question posed by his daughter during a Christmas dinner: why do immigrants often have more hope in America than native-born citizens? He explores generational differences, the impact of systemic failures, and the resilience of immigrants, ultimately emphasizing the need for action over hope. Despite challenges, he calls for a collective fight to reclaim America from inequality and corporate greed.

Key Points

  • Immigrant Optimism: Immigrants at the table display hope rooted in their experiences of overcoming challenges and seeing America as a land of opportunity.
  • Generational Disillusionment: The narrator’s daughter, shaped by years of witnessing America’s decline, questions the optimism of immigrants.
  • Systemic Failures: Economic inequality, eroded labor protections, and political dysfunction have fueled native-born Americans’ cynicism.
  • Action Over Hope: The narrator stresses that change requires active resistance, not passive optimism.
  • A Progressive Call to Action: He urges people to resist systemic oppression and fight for a just, equitable America despite current political challenges.

Progressive Slant Summary

The narrator’s reflections highlight a truth central to progressive values: Hope alone won’t rebuild America—it requires action, solidarity, and the courage to confront systemic inequities. Immigrants’ resilience serves as a beacon of possibility. Still, the burden now falls on all generations to create an America where opportunity and justice are realities for everyone, not just aspirations.

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About Egberto Willies

Egberto Willies is a political activist, author, political blogger, radio show host, business owner, software developer, web designer, and mechanical engineer in Kingwood, TX. He is an ardent Liberal that believes tolerance is essential. His favorite phrase is “political involvement should be a requirement for citizenship”. Willies is currently a contributing editor to DailyKos, OpEdNews, and several other Progressive sites. He was a frequent contributor to HuffPost Live. He won the 2nd CNN iReport Spirit Award and was the Pundit of the Week.

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