Even before 9-11, I never thought that anyone who was a Muslim; or some one who was Islamic was a bad person.
And, back then, before that awful day, I used to frequent a sandwich shop that was owned by a Muslim man who was a very, nice and pleasant person. He seemed to always be glad to see me.
When I'd enter his business, he was friendly and accommodating -- well as any businessman is supposed to be. And, during the time we met at his lunch counter to order my "usual,' we'd have 'small talk' about life in the big city of Las Vegas.
Toward the end of our 'lunch meet,' he would complain about his immigration status, and how his visa was soon to expire and how he had exhausted all attempts to extend it, etc. As he was going through this, I sensed his frustration with America and his resentment toward 'having to leave.'
IMAO: US Immigration laws need to be updated/changed to allow longer stays/allow visa holders to apply for citizenship easier.
Anyway, I saw this article and started wondering about 'Al.' It's been close to twenty years now and wondered what has happened to him.
He was a young guy and smart and polite and to this day, I still don't fully understand the Islamic or Muslim religion. But, I don't think of it as bad. I think of it as something I need to explore -- maybe even familiarize myself with in order to fully comprehend it.
That aside, when i saw this news story, I also thought about: Why do foreign companies buy American Commercial Real Estate? I am fully aware real estate will have an intrinsic value increase as it floats through time. But, foreign buyers they are buying because -- for the most part -- our tax system is very, very favorable when compared to the rest of the world.
Which makes me think: If the US taxes are so high, and so unfair, why are foreign companies pursuing US Real Estate so much?
Here is the story I read that made me think this.
Qatar One of New York City's largest CRE Owner
To Contact David Howes try: davidATdavidhowesDOTnet OR; 7 0 2 5 01 9 3 8 8 AND Please #Follow David on Twitter: @DavidAHowes Have a nice day!
And, back then, before that awful day, I used to frequent a sandwich shop that was owned by a Muslim man who was a very, nice and pleasant person. He seemed to always be glad to see me.
When I'd enter his business, he was friendly and accommodating -- well as any businessman is supposed to be. And, during the time we met at his lunch counter to order my "usual,' we'd have 'small talk' about life in the big city of Las Vegas.
Toward the end of our 'lunch meet,' he would complain about his immigration status, and how his visa was soon to expire and how he had exhausted all attempts to extend it, etc. As he was going through this, I sensed his frustration with America and his resentment toward 'having to leave.'
IMAO: US Immigration laws need to be updated/changed to allow longer stays/allow visa holders to apply for citizenship easier.
Anyway, I saw this article and started wondering about 'Al.' It's been close to twenty years now and wondered what has happened to him.
He was a young guy and smart and polite and to this day, I still don't fully understand the Islamic or Muslim religion. But, I don't think of it as bad. I think of it as something I need to explore -- maybe even familiarize myself with in order to fully comprehend it.
That aside, when i saw this news story, I also thought about: Why do foreign companies buy American Commercial Real Estate? I am fully aware real estate will have an intrinsic value increase as it floats through time. But, foreign buyers they are buying because -- for the most part -- our tax system is very, very favorable when compared to the rest of the world.
Which makes me think: If the US taxes are so high, and so unfair, why are foreign companies pursuing US Real Estate so much?
Here is the story I read that made me think this.
Qatar One of New York City's largest CRE Owner
To Contact David Howes try: davidATdavidhowesDOTnet OR; 7 0 2 5 01 9 3 8 8 AND Please #Follow David on Twitter: @DavidAHowes Have a nice day!
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