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Swede

(40,059 posts)
Mon Nov 3, 2025, 10:40 AM Nov 2025

"I have 3 classmates who came here from Venezuela...they are not allowed to go outside for recess because ICE...

Mom taught her daughter well.

"I have 3 classmates who came here from Venezuela...they are not allowed to go outside for recess because ICE reports from so close."
This 12 y/o is delivering a #CupOfJoe w/ a latte strong compassion. Fighting for her present & future. Kudos to both her & her Mom.

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"I have 3 classmates who came here from Venezuela...they are not allowed to go outside for recess because ICE... (Original Post) Swede Nov 2025 OP
I had a classmate who came from Venezuela in 1959 Jilly_in_VA Nov 2025 #1

Jilly_in_VA

(14,624 posts)
1. I had a classmate who came from Venezuela in 1959
Mon Nov 3, 2025, 11:16 AM
Nov 2025

His father came to escape the then-dictator (whose name I've since forgotten). Dad packed along a considerable number of gold bars which he didn't declare at customs. When this was discovered, he protested that he didn't know that he had to. I believe he was let off with a rather substantial fine. My classmate, Cecilio (Cisco) was a big kid, popular with the girls and rather lazy about his studies, but he did graduate. I wonder where he is now.

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