tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post6574557924240747571..comments2024-03-28T09:46:42.923-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/28/24: Why care about El Salvador when we have problems at home?Neil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-10219005815852150362017-02-11T07:45:14.947-06:002017-02-11T07:45:14.947-06:00Daniel Robin is wrong on so many levels.Daniel Robin is wrong on so many levels.Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757585399827295128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-82991101652653678972015-03-07T07:03:14.477-06:002015-03-07T07:03:14.477-06:00You guys can't be the world's police that ...You guys can't be the world's police that is for sure but take your noses off from Middle east and all of the oil fieldsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-7605340514019225272015-03-07T07:01:12.630-06:002015-03-07T07:01:12.630-06:00Illegals are so Smart that can learn Japanese and ...Illegals are so Smart that can learn Japanese and other harder languages, Someday the U.S. will be a latino Nation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-80364535650594936762015-02-24T10:39:09.808-06:002015-02-24T10:39:09.808-06:00Debra, It is truly wonderful to read of your grea...Debra, It is truly wonderful to read of your great works. I am impressed by your understanding for "Anonymous'" point of view. I wrote in my book that one of the greatest things we can do for world poverty is to open our doors to immigration. I will try to follow your blog. Daniel Robinhttp://danrobin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-60432272854642935922015-02-17T06:56:20.632-06:002015-02-17T06:56:20.632-06:00No one can be a prophet from home debra, now you ...No one can be a prophet from home debra, now you have seen with your heart that the world its bigger than a country and humanity its every single person alive, we are one, and issues in el salvador affects the entire universe, you are healing par of the universe debra in the place where we need you the most, God is on your side and you see him everyday. BlessingsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-47618527420011915482015-02-16T23:13:59.397-06:002015-02-16T23:13:59.397-06:00This is truly inspirational, thanks a lot for givi...This is truly inspirational, thanks a lot for giving us a hand in this beautiful country Debra. <br /><br />BTW, you have ppl reading your blog down here in El Salvador Neil :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-23331100333679431882015-02-16T21:18:09.062-06:002015-02-16T21:18:09.062-06:00Thank you Debra! I do believe it can all get bette...Thank you Debra! I do believe it can all get better, with people like you we can still hope for such things. I love my country, and I feel terrible everyday to know of my people's suffering, we are at war here. I think that one of the key things in education that could make a difference is to teach the kids to analyze, challenge what the media teaches them and seek for justice in a team work manner. I think one day people here will come together and turn things around. As long as I live here, I will also work through the means that I have to help others around me. God will bless you and we all in El Salvador have a lesson to learn from people like you. I send you a hug and please stay and work as long as your heart desires without hesitation, you and only you know what your life's mision is, and being here will impact thousands of others...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-47481266852347684122015-02-16T18:47:26.223-06:002015-02-16T18:47:26.223-06:00I will read your blog. It sounds like you know wha...I will read your blog. It sounds like you know what each day here feels like. It is your life and I do think that what you're doing takes courage. Maybe it is the right thing to do. I wish you the best and hope doing this work makes you happy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-87464956813834670492015-02-16T15:41:51.827-06:002015-02-16T15:41:51.827-06:00Ms. Gittler, You last name doesn't sound Hispa...Ms. Gittler, You last name doesn't sound Hispanic-how about helping poor kids in the U.S.? some can use free tutoring too<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-74396298120207462522015-02-16T15:40:07.765-06:002015-02-16T15:40:07.765-06:00We need to fix the problems in the U.S. There'...We need to fix the problems in the U.S. There's plenty of poor right here. When nations are messed up, government wise, somehow, with time, the people must revolt. Not easy but we can't be the world policeman and Santa Claus. We often get a kick in the pants for it anyway and no appreciation. And those who come here illegally need to want to learn English. Illegal immigration is wrong, no excuses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-70433257908808110782015-02-16T13:36:38.921-06:002015-02-16T13:36:38.921-06:00Hi Tony! Hope you'll send me an email debra@co...Hi Tony! Hope you'll send me an email debra@contextos.org<br /><br />I love to meet Salvadorans in Chicago!<br />Debra Gittlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238719436158268024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-3975830566241365162015-02-16T13:36:02.718-06:002015-02-16T13:36:02.718-06:00Anonymous--
I hope you'll read my blog context...Anonymous--<br />I hope you'll read my blog contextos.org-- recently, I've been criticized for being too hard on El Salvador, for being so vocal about my doubts (and fears) that our work can really make a difference. What I can say for sure, in total agreement with your post, is that my experience in the country is totally different than the norm. The exact reason so many people want to leave has become my opportunity. It's not something I'm always comfortable with. But at the same time, I've accepted (am accepting) that this was my choice.<br /><br />Believe me-- not being able to walk anywhere, dealing with local bureaucracies, seeing how little opportunity is available, how poor people are treated... <br /><br />I'm lucky. I can come and go as I please. And I definitely understand why so many choose to leave. But I also think that things can get better.Debra Gittlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238719436158268024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-11394602024570804712015-02-16T13:30:10.471-06:002015-02-16T13:30:10.471-06:00Well said!Well said!Debra Gittlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238719436158268024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-83004035399274477262015-02-16T13:29:52.089-06:002015-02-16T13:29:52.089-06:00Hi Tom-- hope you'll see my note to Tate (abov...Hi Tom-- hope you'll see my note to Tate (above). And please, read my blog contextos.org-- I talk a lot about this issue-- better said: I struggle with this issue.<br /><br />And thanks for the compliments on the writing!Debra Gittlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238719436158268024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-20741176005695199132015-02-16T13:28:40.484-06:002015-02-16T13:28:40.484-06:00Thanks for your comment, Barbara. Hope you'll ...Thanks for your comment, Barbara. Hope you'll see more about our work at contextos.org and follow our blog!Debra Gittlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238719436158268024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-54251909161199262542015-02-16T13:28:14.659-06:002015-02-16T13:28:14.659-06:00Hi Tate--
My dad is always asking, too, why I'...Hi Tate--<br />My dad is always asking, too, why I'm doing this. It's not for altruism-- I'd work in educational development as my career wherever. But when the opportunity to do this work in a place where no one else is doing it--versus Chicago which, though in much need, has lots of effort-- well... it seemed a worthy challenge. I struggle with it, too, though-- the decision to be away from home... Hope you'll follow my blog at contextos.org. I talk a lot about this issue.<br />Debra Gittlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238719436158268024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-61841377646947277862015-02-16T10:23:09.348-06:002015-02-16T10:23:09.348-06:00Ouch. Thanks for sharing. I maybe understand a lit...Ouch. Thanks for sharing. I maybe understand a little better now why all those parents sent their kids North.Bitter Scribenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-78125435552227524212015-02-15T22:35:24.992-06:002015-02-15T22:35:24.992-06:00I think El Salvador doesn't have a remedy. To ...I think El Salvador doesn't have a remedy. To me El Salvador is one of the worst countries in the planet. I grew up here and hate everything about it. I feel bad each and every day when I see the kids on the street begging and each and every politician driving a brand new car. Who wouldn't want to be a gang member in a place like this? Making 300 per month, working 50 hours per week. The program sounds good and all, but is just a waist of time. Education ain't going to fix this country. I wish I was able to afford a house were I could leave my doors open, be 30 minutes from the ocean and have a view. I'll just continue planning on a way to leave this shit hole people in the U. S. Are so proud of. I mean every Salvadorian living in another country is so prideful and in love with this place. But yet none would return to live here. They would only come to visit and showoff what we here will never ever get close to have. Just my point of view. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-31218678188881809862015-02-15T17:13:45.353-06:002015-02-15T17:13:45.353-06:00Thanks a lot Debra for the hard work in my country...Thanks a lot Debra for the hard work in my country!!! <br />I hope some day all the politicians from my country El Salvador will invest in education public health security and so many things that we need instead of using our taxes to do proselytism <br />But anyways what we have to do is learn from people like Debra Gittler and start to help ourselves if we want to make a difference to our youngest generationsTony Marencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504255923902986612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-4940824252548457542015-02-15T11:03:03.814-06:002015-02-15T11:03:03.814-06:00I urge readers to go to ConTextos.org and give wha...I urge readers to go to ConTextos.org and give whatever financial assistance you can offer. They make it very easy to give whatever you can. This kind of grassroots work is what helps keep the world from spinning totally into despair!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-70797906553554062082015-02-15T08:57:53.094-06:002015-02-15T08:57:53.094-06:00Not many saints are also fine, vivid writers. Why ...Not many saints are also fine, vivid writers. Why should she labor there instead of her homeland? "No man (or country) is an island."<br /><br />Tom EvansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-86827914312823007382015-02-15T08:01:54.510-06:002015-02-15T08:01:54.510-06:00It seems that Debra addressed the reasons why her ...It seems that Debra addressed the reasons why her altruism is important but not why she unlike you and me is actually trying to do something about it. I guess I have to say, "There, if I had the grace of God, go I."tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-976417787651901312015-02-15T07:47:42.048-06:002015-02-15T07:47:42.048-06:00I was in El Salvador in the late seventties when t...I was in El Salvador in the late seventties when they were trying to develop a tourist industry. It was a beautiful country. I was extremely sad when everything fell apart not long after I was there. There was great poverty but they were trying very hard to make it in another vacation destination in Central America.<br />I am glad to know that some have not given up on this country. It would be a great investment.<br />Barbara M. P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com