Originally Posted by Obugi EZB,
I see some contradiction above. What if they had invested some of their earnings in Nigeria, thus creating jobs? I know for a fact that the owners of NewCare Pharmacy in the story I posted did exactly that.
Do you feel any pity now?
Another thing. Have you, EZB, ever broken any law in the USA?
The bad thing in all this is that Nigerians do not have a nation state that defends their interests. It has happened before, no doubt it will happen again - those involved in that Texas case who fled to Nigeria will be deported back to the USA.
Some may choose to feign morality in these cases. For me there are larger issues at stake. I will never wish that an African rot in a foreign jail just because he stole from America; on the other hand, I wish death on ANYONE who steals from Africans.
One of those guys arrested in Texas is a personal friend of mine and has done more good for my hometown than most Nigerian govt officials. For one thing, he was a very big contributor to our security scheme, which was necessitated by the Fed Govt of Nigeria neglecting it so-called responsibilities to my people through the Nigeria Police.
Anyhow, I have urged those people that are tempted to get involved in these things - especially those who have good sources of legit income - to have a rethink. Not for morality but for very practical considerations. Anyone reading the papers should know that the US DOJ under Attorney General Janet Reno institutionalized a determined effort to prosecute medical funding fraud. The days of easy money are long gone.
So pipe down, Mr EZB. We're all human, and more importantly, African.
Get Yours!
Obugi.
I'll repeat what I wrote before:
Bonafide proof of the adage: Every day for the thief; one man for the Master of house.
Another reason why we as Nigerians should never 'measure' ourselves by ANYONE ELSE'S standards. I'm sure some of these people were luxuriating in their little tax-free money on the side and the main ring-leaders were 'ballin' outta control'.
Today, I wonder just how 'big ballers' they feel like today?
I'll advise my fellow diasporans: If you can't stand the 'heat' in the diaspora - get out of the kitchen. More importantly, make your contributions to your Nation of origin so that YOU TOO can return home and live a decent life without resorting to CRIMINAL means!
I have absolutely NO PITY for a single one of them! They should rot in jail and then be deported where they should be jailed again in Nigeria for giving hard-working Nigerians an unfortunate, collective, black-eye!
Nonsense!
Obugi, I agree I am VERY human and VERY fallible. I am guilty of many sins but not (yet) guilty of breaking the law. You say we are all 'African' like that is some kind of 'excuse', explanation or justification for breaking the law. It is NOT.
In direct answer to one of your questions: NO, I do NOT feel any pity for them now! Just because someone does good with illegally acquired money does NOT excuse his/her wrong doing. That is why America, being born on the backs of genocide and slavery does not overly impress me either.
In direct answer to another of your questions: Have I ever broken any law in these United States. Yes, I have been convicted of speeding. Other than that, despite many opportunities to enter 'deals', I have resisted because even though I might POSSIBLY succeed, it would break my father and mother's heart to learn that in spite of all they had attempted to teach me, I still succumbed to simple crime for my downfall.
I know myself; If/when I were to be convicted for a crime, it would be the kind that ranks up there with what Hitler did (or what George W. Bush and cronies are doing in Iraq right now!) not petty crimes to pay for 8,000 square foot houses!
Obugi, of course you don't know me personally; material things hold NO fascination for me. I am very difficult (I didn't say impossible) to tempt with mere money! And like you, despite whatever ye-ye degrees I might have, I will flip a burger, carry water, even sef carry sh*t before I will bother stealing.
By the time you succeed in tempting me, my price will be that you develop EVERYTHING around me so that I can indeed enjoy my ILLEGAL money in peace, unafraid that someone who is miserable and jealous will car-jack me or enter my 12,000 square foot house to rob me!
I know you might find my position difficult to fathom because you know how vehemently I detest and decry many multinationals and their home countries as they collude with NIGERIANS to defraud the country.
Never fear! It is the same standard I uphold.
Thiefzerland should NOT steal (or hold stolen funds); Nigerians in America should not steal. Both should aspire to build, invest and employ by LEGITIMATE MEANS. Otherwise, live within your means (or the credit you are granted).
Peace.