Should American’s boycott Mexican Businesses and Products to protest illegal immigration?
336961
It would be better to boycott the American businesses who hire illegals.  While you're boycotting, write your local government officials and ask them to enforce the laws by fining these businesses, deporting the workers, and not taking bribes from lobbyists!
666229
They are refusing to purchase American Goods and Services. The Mexican Citizen contributes a great deal of money to the American Government. Why would they no purchase goods and services from their country? Do you know what tomorrow is about or did your parents place their half ripe ideas on you? Do you have a job? You can't say much because you aren't working for $4 an hour to support a family.
454257
There Are 300 Million People In This Nation That Go To School And Work And Shop And Buy Gas And Groceries EVERYDAY\n\nIf 15 Or So Million Of Them Take The Day Off And "BOYCOTT" The Nation, I Dont Think It Will Have Much Impact, If ANY At All\n\nLet Em Boycott For A Day, OR A Week\n\nThis Is AMERICA Not MEXICO\n(Maybe The Wheels Would Fall Off The Wagons THERE, But Not Here)\n\nThey Can Boycott Their ILLEGAL @$$ES All The Way Back To The Border
1164492
Yes, this is a yahoo war because I am totally against illegals right to work in the United States and every AMERICAN, it does not matter what race, should feel the same.\n\n But, however I do like tequila!! And usually end up on the floor!!\n\nBOOBOOLUBEAR, THAT HAPPENS IN OTHER COUNTRIES TOO!!!DUH!!! AMERICANS CAN DO WHAT THEY WANT TO BECAUSE WE PAY FOR THAT RIGHT TO BEAR CHILDREN AND I BELIEVE WE SHOULD SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN. THE MEXICAN GOVT DOES NOT SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILY!!!!!
639491
yes, because the people who are complaining are not just upset about spanish.  they dont want mexican food, they dont want mexican workers (who btw take on most of the jobs white americans hate and refuse to do).  so the debate would still be there, it would just be entirely in english
299184
Yes.  It will help to associate the illegal alien cause with Mexico, and show how this is deeper than just the illegals.  We all need to examine the backgrounds of the leaders of the pro-illegals, and observe some of the racist, pro-secessionist rhetoric coming from these groups.  The cause most think they support is rights for illegals, but the ACTUAL cause of the leaders is socialistic and secessionistic.
350976
You look at the people who made Mexico "horrible", as you define it, everyday.\nIt's so enraging to see that most Americans have no idea of the large responsability their country has had in keeping most third world countries poor, through the thousands of murderous coup d'etats the US has supported, backed and even enforced (Chile 1973, Argentina 1976, Iran 1953, Guatemala 1948 - just to give a few examples), though abusive "free trade" agreements that destroy the local industry (NAFTA FTAA), through imperialist military interventions (the most recent examples in Haiti and Iraq), through proxy wars, "low-intensity" warfare, bombings and millions of covert and non-covert actions many US people (like you) are too lazy to learn about.\nThe US was built on the backs of the third world, so learn your facts before you speak.\n\nBesides...you may not want illegal immigrants in your country, but the corporate elite that rules the USA does want them, so that they can pay squat to them. \nRemember, illegal immigrants are not "taking american jobs", American companies are the ones giving them to them... If the US government would force companies like Wal-Mart to pay an equal wage to illegal immigrants, the incentive to hire them would be gone, and, in consequence, immigrants would find no incentives to move to the US (ie:no jobs for them). But you probably had already figured that out on your own, didn't you?
716178
My dear American friends: I'll start by saying I am Mexican living at the border with California, that has a lot of reasons to be thankful to many USA people. I love traveling, visiting and shopping, but BY ALL MEANS would never live in the USA as I think it's the worst place to raise my children. I sadly see that racism and arrogance have filled you hearts and minds, and that education and morality are completely forgotten by most Americans. \n\nI am aware that many of my Latin folks who legally or illegally immigrated to the US are building a bad reputation for the rest of us. Personally I dislike most Mexican-Americans (often called "Pochos") not for being Latins, but rather because they got the worst of both sides. However, we must not forget that there are many others that are making their best effort and working way better than many "pure" Americans. Honest immigrants are not stealing any thing from you; they have earned what you did not. You must not forget that USA was built by immigrants from all over the world. You must not forget it was the USA who stoled lands from Mexico and native people (sluttered with no mercy). \n\nYou really want to stop immigration? Here are some tips: \n1) Start by accepting those jobs rejected by other ethnical groups (such as black, asian, italian, jewish and even caucasian)\n2) Adjust your lifestyle to a reasonable wage, instead of dreaming of becoming a millionare with a 9 to 5 minimum effort\n3) Stop using drugs (as long as most of you keep using it, other people will have a better performance than you)\n4) Stop quitting school. \n5) The world is not only USA. Therefore, there are many cultures and ways of thinking.\n6) Stop buying Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Rover, VW. Stick to Ford, Chrysles and Chevrolet.\n7) Eat no more bananas, mangoes, avocados and other food grown in other countries.\n8) Be willing to pay for consumer products what they would cost if produced in USA with the salaries you get.\n9) Send immigrants back to their countries (that might include your parents, great parents, forefathers or even yourself).\n\nI know I got a little rude, but it is not my intention to offend anyone. You have every right to protect you borders and somehow control immigration, but I just wanted to remind you how USA got to be a great nation; and that if you keep following the same path you are doing now, it will soon become nothing but good memories.\n\nI beg you to please take a step back and appreciate what you have. Read a dollar bill and return to trust God once again...
475213
There will be a small effect. Americans wont care about the protest but employers might care that they're losing work! And Maybe the politicians should make all immigrants SPEAK ENGLISH in America. Our Schools Teach kids Spanish here but do you think in Mexico they learn english there. Of Course Not. Learn English. Aprender Ingles.
662341
I just cancelled a vacation to Mexico. I refuse to give them a dime. I am also boycotting Mexican made products. They are interfering with our sovereign rights. I hope more people join in this boycott.
670934
Very well said. If we Americans took the day off, then the illegals would not have anywhere to buy beer, gas, or any opportunities to gawk at us American women. I garuntee that might aid in causing them to go back to their homeland.
725659
your right. i don't think Americans should stand in line to any illegal. this is are country. maybe every American should start working under the table, don't pay taxes. and watch everything go down hill.
128699
Maybe.  I heard a comedian say this and thought it made some sense.  The U.S. should just buy Mexico.  Or at least turn it into a U.S. region like Guam or Puerto Rico.\n\nThis would eliminate all the financial based opposition most Americans feel.  America needs the tax revenue that is being lost by American employers paying illegals cash under the table.  Mexicans need American jobs to feed their families over the border.  American companies need the cheap labor in Mexico.\n\nOf course this will never happen because Mexicans have too much pride to sell out and America is too prejudiced to treat Mexicans as equal citizens.
347417
Why cook at home when you can go next door and get a "smorgasbord"?\n I've asked that very question many times.If the people of Mexico would make a stand against the way their country is being run instead of running away from it they could do a lot. If they would put as much energy into THAT cause as they do to the cause of illegally entering another country, they would be much better off in the future. Eventually they would be proud to be the generation that fought the corrupt leaders, changed their country for the better. Their future generations would be proud of their ancestors. The USA can't keep spending billions each year on illegal immigrants and then turn around and also spend billions on helping Mexico. If the illegal immigrants would go home, then maybe the USA could put those billions into helping Mexico instead of doling out food stamps and welfare to the illegal Mexicans in the USA. Please don't harp on the fact all illegal immigrants aren't Mexican, I know that. But, right now I am talking about the Mexican illegal immigrant. They are the ones from Mexico. That is the country that borders the USA. That is the country that has MOST of the illegal immigrants in the USA. The other illegal immigrants need to do the same thing in their countries. If all those illegal Mexican immigrants that protested against the USA and all the people who support them went to Mexico City and protested along with the citizens of Mexico who stand with them, they would have a BIG voice!! They can make a difference. Protesting here in the USA only makes U.S.Americans angry. They are not legal citizens, they don't have the rights of citizens, and they only make it worse by protesting.
229607
No one is saying that Mexicans can't speak Spanish in the streets or that they can't be proud of their heritage.  The problem is that this protest is not ABOUT Mexican heritage.  It's ABOUT Mexicans who are in this country ILLEGALLY who want to continue to be here ILLEGALLY. Also, WHAT THE HECK DOES IT MATTER THAT THE SOUTHERN U.S. USED TO BELONG TO MEXICO....IT DOESNT ANYMORE. So, how is that relevant to this debate.  It now belongs to the U.S. and there are laws that should be followed.\n\nThe protests are not a matter of free speech, because our rights are reserved for the "legal" citizens of this country. I think it is not very smart to be doing something illegal, then making it known that you are doing it. \n\nPeople who are here illegally are breaking the law. There are steps that can be taken to be here legally and they should take them. It may be a difficult process, but as we all know Freedom isn't free, and if you want it bad enough, you should be willing to do what it takes to get it through legal means.\n\nWhat would happen if child molesters decided to protest the laws against child molesting. We would all say, that's crazy! How can they be "in the wrong" and demand the laws be changed so that they can do what they want. I don't think it is right. The best way to resolve the problem is to make it prohibitive for illegal people to be here, and beneficial for legal immigrants to be here. Our laws are there for a reason, America is not a free for all...and if you want to be a part of its citizenry, then you must follow the laws like the rest of the citizens. \n\nIt is wrong for people to use emotionalism to incite riot by saying that "human rights" are being violated. How is it a violation of human rights to tell people who entered this country illegally, got jobs, and basically are squatters and cheaters that at long last, YOU MUST DO THE RIGHT THING! \n\nI think they do not understand what the definition of "Human Rights" is. They are not being treated inhumanely, they are actually fortunate. Because they are being treated as any other American Citizen who breaks the law. ACTUALLY they are being treated BETTER than any other American Citizen who breaks the law. How many U.S. citizens do you know, can break the law, admit to it, protest about it....and not be punished unless or until congress decides to re-write the law in an effort to be as fair to THEM as possible. Come on! Just because they took low paying jobs and work hard at them, does not mean that they are free to break the law. And if we allow them to do it, then the country they are so eager to live in will cease to be the country it is supposed to be. \n\nIf what illegal immigrants want to do is to work, raise families, and live in a free society. Then, follow the LEGAL process to do so, learn the language, and the culture, pay your taxes, and become an American the right way!\n\nDon't break the law and then scream victim! You are not victims. The tax payers who support social programs are victims; the people who migrate to this country and become legal citizens are victims. Illegal immigrants are people who made a "CHOICE" to do the WRONG thing, and think they should be excused or rewarded for that choice. I say WAKE UP; take responsibility for your actions, and GET LEGAL or leave.
327918
Yes I do.100%.  According to the anti-immigrant people, "immigrants are a drain on society."  If this is true, then during the day on May 1st the stock market will surge, and the economy will boom.  If not, we prove them wrong once and for all.  We know what will happen! \n\nThe people who say that they will buy more things on that day say that because they know that this boycott will affect the u.s. economy and then they say it's pointles!Don't pay attention to them if it was "pointless"  they will not say that they will buy more things on that day.
693125
I have a friend in the restaurant business who is a American/ Mexican. She is open today and cutting all her lunch and dinner prices in half. She's anti- illegal immigrants and very outspoken about it. She know more of what damage illegal immigration is doing to this country and she tell it to everyone.