Politics

GARDEN GROVE - On the heels of his announcement, Trung Nguyen has received a near unanimous support from his fellow elected officials in the Vietnamese-American community in the state of California.

Walk into a nail shop by the name of “Nail Expo 1000” or “Lucky Nails” in your local strip-mall and chances are, it is owned by a Vietnamese person or manned by Vietnamese manicurists. It is a lucrative and popular business venture among Vietnamese people and has shown no signs of stopping. It amazes me how many of these “nail shops” as I call them, pop up in different cities all over the United States. Often these Vietnamese nail shops are family-owned and operated, a combined family investment and effort. The prices are extremely affordable and the locations are very convenient. You can usually find one of these nail stores next to your local supermarket or drug store. Beware during the holidays and prom seasons these places can be packed!

Ngoc Tuan Tran runs Vietnamese-American.org a site about empowering Vietnamese Americans. Beyond his initial message of empowerment, Tuan’s site allows us a deeper insight of the changes and tribulations of a Vietnamese American. Or as he prefers - Eurasian.

Bill O’ Reilly has repeatedly commented that the South Vietnamese did not fight for their freedom. Reilly’s comments and ignorance towards the Vietnamese American public is incomprehensible and insulting. From O’ Reilly’s mouth - "The South Vietnamese didn’t fight for their freedom, which is why they don’t have it today."