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Comment on The Pan-American Maritime Highway – whose time is overdue by James Gibbs

James Gibbs — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:18:05 +0000

US citizens living in Central America mostly retired, are fed up with the hassle of air travel. We would like to have a way to snow bird with our autos. We have the time and would welcome a way to easily migrate with the season. I myself have driven across Mexico eleven times and those who I have discussed this with are becoming reluctant to drive because of the danger involved.

Comment on Ruminations of the season by Pat Muniz

Pat Muniz — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:45:53 +0000

Dear Fred;

This e-mail is in reference to your article on Dwayne Tyner..
It is refreshing to hear someone remember someone like him. He was a wonderful man and partner to David Clements.
I worked for him 28 years, both at Valley Trucking as Safety Dir. and as Director of the driving school. He was both a friend and a boss.
He helped so many prople in this town and arond the area.
He was a boss that asked you to do something and never came back to as if it was dione, you just did it.
As a friend he allowed me to do extra things at work to be able to put my two sons through college. Three of my sons worked for him during the summer.
I have had many of the past employees call and let me know about the article, he was loved and always will be in our hearts.
God rest his soul & David’s
Thank you again for remebering a wondeful man and a great company. There will never be his type again.
Patricia (Bennett) Muniz
Love n’ Prayers < *)))>< Pat Muniz

What ever it take to be a success, "You are worth it!"

Comment on Filipino American History Month by Fred

Fred — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:19:45 +0000

Yana, my comment was related to my friends. Having been a Customs Officer for 30 plus years, I was also aware of some that did come in from Mexico by foot, etc overstayed visas, and a variety of other illegal means. Though the Country is a half a globe away the drive to seek a better life is no less strong than other migrants. A favorite is to migrate to Canada first then immigrate to the U.S. as a Canadian.

Comment on Filipino American History Month by yana

yana — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:47:03 +0000

No, they can’t swim, sneak in by foot, climb fences, dig holes, etc. because they need to fly in. The country is half a globe away – ergo, they come here legally.

Comment on Filipino American History Month by Fred

Fred — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:23:11 +0000

Most of them migrated legally though there were some that overstayed and waited in the US to return home and immigrate when the visa arrived. Still, there is a considerable difference in ease of travel into the U.S. Many arrived via Canada which has open immigration for Filipino professionals.
Yes, I could have rubbed it in and even added that there is a strong movement that still exists to be a State, the large number that are in the U.S. military, and emphasized the fact that most speak English among other languages. How about the numbers of Mexicans in Southern California and Acapulco that are really Filipinos.

Thanks for the comment
Fred

Comment on Filipino American History Month by Randy

Randy — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:21:33 +0000

Did your Filipino friends immigrate legally or illegally? I think if you would have pointed that out you could have made an additional statement with your op/ed.
Randy

Comment on Where did our community college go? by Fred

Fred — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:13:48 +0000

From Brownsville Herald July 9, 2010
The June 7 commentary written by Fred Drew titled “No real community college” was very well written and very interesting. It brought to light some of the frustrations that elderly and retired people persons must face, especially in this state.
He speaks of a fixed income with no increase this year due to the economy. Think Social Security. Meanwhile our taxes have gone up. In my case last year they increased the valuation of my house by $10,000. This year the appraisal district decided to sock it to me by adding another $11,000. If I could sell my house for its appraised value, I would sell it in a New York minute. The house is 25 years old and as it deteriorates and needs more repairs; the value keeps going up? This adds another $100 to my property taxes.
Cable TV keeps going up whenever they feel like it. Medicare went up, supplemental insurance goes up every year, prescription insurance goes up every year.
Regarding the nonexistent, as per his article, community college, why do you think people locally refer to it as “Texas Almost College”? Yet the college keeps asking for more and more money.
Of course, the college went into the real estate business by buying the Amigoland Mall and one of the old bank sites on top of purchasing the Fort Brown Motel. I am sure they bought other property. Why?
Berta Acosta Mata
Brownsville

Comment on Where did our community college go? by Fred Drew

Fred Drew — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:34:37 +0000

Thanks to Dino X. Chavez for his comment to my column.

Fred,

Your article concerning our non-existent community college was right on!

We have been conned for too many years……it’s time for a significant change.
Dino X. Chavez, MBA -

Comment on Where did our community college go? by Fred Drew

Fred Drew — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:47:28 +0000

Thanks to Brownsville Voice for the comment on my colmn.

Fred Drew delivered a killer OPED this morning on facts and honest forthright analysis on the issue of TSC. He got to the issue without having to intentionally mislead anyone. This type writing carries a lot more weight with a literate and intelligent readership than what anyone with a half of brain can see is clearing flawed and incredibly biased writing without any regard for reality, as seen in Montoya’s piece.

Comment on Where did our community college go? by Fred Drew

Fred Drew — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:27:02 +0000

Thanks – such a comment from a fellow blogger is a genuine compliment that I really appreciate

Comment on Where did our community college go? by juan montoya

juan montoya — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:25:07 +0000

Fred, when I read this piece I remembered a Robert Frost poem called “The Secret Sits” which is two lines long.

“We dance round in a ring and suppose,
But the Secret sits in the middle and knows. ”

We all knew intuitively that the situation at the college was not kosher. It took your digging and personal experience to give flesh and substance to our suppositions. Thanks. You’re a valuable asset to our community, spiritual and otherwise.

Comment on Where have our freedoms gone? by Chris Rowan

Chris Rowan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:59:25 +0000

Well stated, Fred. I agree wholehartedly.

The fraud and waste in our educational system is chicken scratch compared to what’s coming under Obamacare, though.

Good to know you’re out there, Fred.

-Chris