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To: GSlob
As a first generation immigrant [of the legal variety], I could tell you that BS it is not. For those who come in with the clothes on their backs and not much else, frugality becomes a second nature, even at minimum-wage -type positions.

It is the frugality of these people that sets off the BS meter. He worked two jobs for minimum wage to save up this amount of money, and he flies home?

146 posted on 01/31/2007 2:13:11 PM PST by Between the Lines (I am very cognizant of my fallibility, sinfulness, and other limitations. So should you.)
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To: Between the Lines

Well, walking back was not an option. at least while carrying the money.


150 posted on 01/31/2007 2:15:16 PM PST by GSlob
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To: Between the Lines

How else would you get back to guatemala if you had $59,000? I bet the ticket was under 200 bucks, and I bet it would cost that much to set up other arrangements.


161 posted on 01/31/2007 2:28:59 PM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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