Why are people so negative and hateful toward the Mexicans who have been marching for their rights?
344127
it\ncould be that some people want to be dominent and as a result would do anything it takes to keep their authority secure
447505
Those Illegals disgust me.\n\nCrying racism because they are Mexicans.\n\nWell, no-one said MEXICANS..it is all about ILLEGALS.\n\nMexicans, if you are LEGAL I congratulate YOU and tip my hat to you.\n\nAs a LEGAL immigrant, i say if i can do it, so CAN you.\n\nMake fools of yourselves..lol like i give a fuck.
786666
This has been going on in Mexico for the past 150 years.  In this case they claim several things the main being that they are not happy with the results of the last election.  Was it really fixed,...duh  this is Mexico!.     The violence is much greater closer to the U.S. border but the instigators are admittedly different, Oaxaca involves more professionals (ie teachers).  There is very little respect for law in Mexico.  hmmm, seems to be a little of that slipping up north from there too.
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There is not so much hatred towards Mexicans, but, the media hypes up the racists in America and those racists feel empowered to make a stand.\n\nMany people forget what a good trading partner Mexico is, as well as a politically and militarily stable neighbor, who is also a US war ally. \n\nThe US also makes lots of money trading with Mexico.\n\nAll governments, our own included, are very corrupt. One of Mexico's main problems is their inability to attract corporate investment in their country.\n\nTheir isn't enough existing corporate infrastructure to attract big dollar investments.\n\nIn addition, Mexico's rampaging drug trade doesn't help much either. Interesting that these anti-Mexican politicians and citizens blame Mexico for America's problems, but are silent or non-supportive of Mexican initiatives to control the drug trade. Creating a stable environment for foreign investment is key to economic development.\n\nThe federal government successfully pressured President Fox to recall his support for a bill that would legalize the possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use. This would have freed up thousands of Mexican police officers and soldiers for the war against the big-time smugglers and drug lords. We did not support Mexico on that one.\n\nDuring Hurrican Katrina, the Mexican Army sent two emergency kitchen convoys to the affected areas. They were given permission to enter because the US government couldn't feed their own people. The Mexican Army didn't ask anyone what their nationality was: if someone was hungry, then they were fed.\n\nDuring Hurrican Katrina, the Mexican Navy sent a medical ship to Louisiana to provide emergency medical treatment to anyone who needed it, and that ship was busy! Again, no one was asked what their nationality was.\n\nThe US government never thanked the Mexican government for their support.\n\nThat is an example of a conscientous neighbor, and what do we do? We criticize, insult, and disrespect. \n\nEver visited Mexico? It is a beautiful and wonderous country. Millenia old ruins of step temples, beautiful coral reefs for scuba diving, quaint Maya villages to visit and the list goes on.\n\nEnough with the anti-Mexico tirades already. Mexico, the Mexican government, and Mexican illegals are not to blame for the problems America has. Americans who are truly concerned about the direction our country is headed in needs to look inward. . .
1169869
I see your point.  I think that the worst phrase ever created was "politically correct". That phrase allows for any group of any kind to claim bias.  I know you are saying that the Mexicans are being held back, but I think they are winning.  They have made an effort to infiltrate this country and breed.  They are winning when our country is catering to their goal.  There are many Mexican activists that will plainly state that the goal of our southern neighbors is to take California.
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Mexicans are being treated bad  whats with picking on the Mexicans all the time \ngod help the human race i thank god i don't feel the way most of you do \nlets hope if things get bad in your life's \nyou don't get treated like them i believe in karma mind it don't turn round and bite you on your butt
1164600
i know what you mean.\n\ni hate when people say something rude about mexicans.. or any minority for that.\n\nbut the mexicans have been getting it pretty bad lately. they just want better lives. who can argue with that? i know i wouldnt want to live in a place where you cant drink your own running water.\n\ngreat question :)
244042
Because chances are the person carrying the flag is an illegal who wants to keep Mexican citizenship but work in the US for all the financial advantages.  Demonstrations by illegals should be dispersed by riot police and the participants arrested, and the Mexican flags burned.  Their arrogant ways and demands for the right to steal from American taxpayers is an affront to every US citizen.  There should be no tolerance at all for these Mexican flag-wavers.  The problem is only going to get worse.\n\nAnd continued incursions into the US by the Mexican Army should be met by a declaration of war.
1001991
Its not a Mexican issue with me--its a legal issue and a environment  and a budget issue. \n\nAnd many get angry on both sides and say things they most likely don't mean.
977975
Do you know anyone that is not proud of their heritage? Just because someone is proud of their heritage does not mean they support their government. Mexico's elections have been as close or closer than ours. So not everyone there is happy with their government. The last two president's who have narrowly won the elections have been Conservatives. Conservatives always neglect the poor and working class.
1060996
i think this is a excellent question and their own people should demand answers from the mexican government they sure have demanded enough from us ! and every time someone asks a question like this regardless of what side it comes from you can hear crickets if they cant point their finger and say racist or what a stupid question when clearly it isn't  its like a robot  gone bad smoking saying can not compute you are a racist i think'' can not compute
852858
I'm getting deja-vu. Didn't you ask this question already ? I remember answering it also. Many people feel bad for Cubans because they are suffering under Castro's tyranny. Not to say that Mexicans aren't suffering as well. Many of the Cubans that come here already have family members here to help them. The main thing is the Communism issue. This country has always hated Communists,this is why,in my opinion Americans are more accepting of Cubans.
689715
i have a feeling that even if they lost that battle, they would still celebrate. it gives them yet another reason to drink and be lazy. not that they need a reason, they are mexican, theyll do that anyways. teehee. im going to get hate mail arent i?
678658
I don't hate the people you mentioned.  I do feel sorry for them.  It is sad that they are not proud of their heritage.  It is unfortunate that children don't learn the language of their parents.\n\nThe thing that really bothers me is that many Mexican move to this United States and never learn English or make any attempt to assimilate The US culture.  I think it its great to preserve your families culture but you should not complain that the dominant culture treats you differently when you insist on living your life as a foreigner.\n\nA few weeks ago there was a protest march by thousands of illegal Mexicans demanding civil rights.  They marched down the streets flying Mexican flags and chanting in Spanish! \n\nCan you imagine any other group mounting such a display of nationalism bin any other foreign country?\n\nP. S.  My father is a Mexican. I speak and write fluent Spanish but my allegiance is to the United States because this is where I live and earn my livelihood.
304405
In my experience regarding this issue, its not hatred toward immigrants, simply frustration and a desire for order. I live in California and went to a high school where at least 50% of the student body was 1st generation Americans. What frustrates me is illegal immigrants who want lots of benefits (i.e. schools that speak Spanish, voting privileges, driver's licenses, work permits, health care) and a host of other things at the governments expense.\nI have no problem with immigrants as a group, only illegals who demand the rights of legals.
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obeirn1:  Fianlly someone with a brain on here.  I agree with you 100%.  Here is the trouble with this immigration debate, to much prejudices, and racisits trying to run the country.  Also some of these "haters" as I have so affectionatly called them, tend to go with what the neighbor says without investingating things themselves.  Like most things, when people jump to conclusions, this whole thing will turn out to blow up in the "haters" face.  People dont realize that it is not just "Mexicans" here illegally, and if you look at the problem more, you will se that it is actually our own Governement (INS policies) that prohibit the majority of these hispanics from gaining papers.  Look at it from their side, if your kids were starving would you not do what you had to do to feed them?  Now if you cant afford food, how on earth are you to afford thousands of dollars for papers, when the wages in countries like Mexico are 5 bucks a week....people just think they know all when they refuse to see the tarnish on the coin.  ~~To answer the question, I am ashamed that as a whole, americans think they are somehow better than the rest of the world!~~
381086
If you noticed, there were less Mexican flags flying during these protests (even though there were MANY) because the organizers (la raza) were getting them to give them their Mexican flags, and giving them American flags to wave during the march. In other words, they were trying to hide what they are really all about. They didn't want all of America to see all those Mexican flags, because they know that there will be massive backlash, like there had been previously. These organizers are not stupid. They are spin wizards and they are going to try and dress this up to look harmless. If they hadn't interceded you would have seen nothing but Mexican flags, because that is where the hearts of these protesters truly lies - in Mexico. I say send them AND their flags back to Mexico! Adios!