Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f3KK9tg14252; Fri, 20 Apr 2001 16:09:55 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 16:09:55 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <fc.5243f5f.2811f0ac@aol.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Sandees32605@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5845] Re: X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Mac sub 28 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Status: O Content-Length: 821 Lines: 19 In a message dated 4/20/01 1:32:59 AM, resctr2@ix.netcom.com writes: << My 17 year old son realizes that a social security number is an inherent part of his membership in this community. As is his driver's license. Isn't it our responsibility as teachers to extend that understanding to our students? Gloria Gillette >> The point is that many US residents are NOT permitted to get SS numbers/SS cards. This is not the individual's choice; it is a matter of US policy. Most of the students I encounter would much prefer to have a SS# number because without one, they are often denied bank accts., major credit cards, etc. This denial includes many who are in this country legally- with valid passports and visas - including, for example, some student spouses. Best, Sue Sandeen, ESOL, Gainesville, Florida
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