why are so many people being so discriminative towards the hispanics?
362376
"We help the comunites and without us you would be nothing."\nHAHAHAHAHAHA!\n\nOh I’m sorry I know laughing isn't very professional but that comment was so damn funny.  Obviously you either lack an understanding of basic economics or you haven’t thought things though.  The U.S. has a very capital intensive economy meaning we work 'smarter' in most sectors using machinery and educated workers in order to be more productive.  \n\nThis is totally opposite of third world countries such as Mexico which have to use large amounts of unskilled labor in order to produce labor intensive goods.  If all the illegal immigrants left the United States we wouldn't be dealt a crushing blow.  Quite the opposite, we'd be forced to eliminate tariffs and subsidies and then import labor intensive products such as strawberries and tomato’s at a cheaper price from South America.  \n\nThis would allow us to pursue our comparative advantage by producing capital intensive goods and services such as: software, engineering, financial management, etc. And propel our economy forward.  \n\nThe illegal immigrants filling positions which cannot be out-sourced or replaced by machines [which are very few positions] will be filled by citizens of this country.  But instead of those positions being filled by illegals' working under the table for $4 an hour and not paying taxes; the smaller supply of labor being provided by U.S. citizens will raise salaries these back up to a living wage.  Citizens will be able to make a living as a janitor or construction worker again, our economy will be better off due to lowered import tariffs and trade barriers, and we will know that one of Osama Bin Laden’s flunkies isn't sneaking across the border with a Nuclear Bomb.\n\nEveryone wins but the illegal immigrants.  But hey they shouldn't be here in the first place. \n\nBasically this all boils down to us looking out for our own interests as a nation.  I'm all for LEGAL immigration.  In fact I support it.  I think that we should allow people to immigrate to this country based on: \n\nEducational level - The more educated you are the more you bring to the table in our capital intensive economy.\n\nEconomic status - If you bring a lot of money to invest, it will benefit the U.S.\n\nAbility to speak english - English is the common language here.  Duh.\n\nEthnic Diversity - We are a nation of immigrants from around the world.  Diversity gives us strength.  Plus it's unfair to allow citizens of one country a greater chance at staying here then everyone else.  Also if you take a homogenous group of foreigners and place them together geographically it makes it harder for them to assimilate to our culture.  The idea is that THEY become Americans not that WE become: Mexicans, Indians, Koreans, etc.\n\nNeeded Job Skills - If the need for more workers in a given field is adversely effecting our economy we should import them.\n\nPolitical Persecution - If you are fleeing from an authoritarian regime such as Cuba, Iran, or North Korea you should be given extra consideration in coming here.\n\nI don't know why so many illegal immigrants, especially latinos have a huge chip on their shoulder all of the sudden.  After all THEY ARE THE ONES WHO BROKE THE LAW and they are the ones who shouldn't be here.  I wish our representitives would grow enough balls to tackle the problem head on and put these criminals in their place.\n\nEDIT:\n\n"When they specifically say mexicans instead of just saying undocumented workers or mentioning all the other groups that also come to the States illegally, they come off as racist."\n\nHey jackass: Mexico is a country not a race of people.  So how can people be racist when refering to a citizens of a specific country?  For example you can be of Filipino descent [and there are Filipino communities in Mexico] and be born in Tijuana and you will be a 'Mexican' citizen.  \nCalling someone
1075283
Yes many times. Being Hispanic in South U.S. is not a good thing. The latest thing that has happened was that an old man was walking out of a store and I opened the door for him he looked at me, turned his head and opened the other door. I felt offended.
571797
Yes to all.  They are racist.  The worst part is they accuse us of being a racist.  Have you ever been to the DMV and everyone else is speaking spanish including the employees?  I have and it's an ugly feeling but because I'm not one of them I can't complain otherwise they'll accuse of being a racist.  sick and tired of that word.
793406
I feel like I am going to be hunted down, right in my own country. I have to add that a lot of legal hispanics are against illegal immigration too. My neighbor who lives in a double was furious the other day, the other side of his house was rented out to illegals, a drug bust went on, he's dominican and he is legal, has been since birth. He has two small children, so you could just imagine what he was saying about illegals. I do think illegals are invading the country, I dont think they could ever over run it, even if there is a large latino ratio, there are still thousands of legal latinos that are p!ssed just like any other race. Just not so many on here of course!
375508
Estan pendejos todos estos racistas. They think they can over power minorities. By the way, good answer to the previous question... donde les rallaste la mama. Unity is the only way and too bad for them when hispanics turn the majority into a minority.
261007
Some people make judgements against others based on the color of their skin, the clothes they wear and the way they speak.  I have people watch me quite often, and I have fun with it, stare back, make comments about the stares, stuff like that.  I am a hispanic female, with tattoos, peircings and such.  No one even realizes that I am a college educated person in a management position. I get more stares when I am with my black fiance and my three white kids, but it is all because people are ignorant.  I have met some really cool people, hard workers and loving family men that looked like they came out of that movie stand and deliver.
709781
Mexicans seem to be alone and excluded from the Hispanic race. I'm not going to lie I'm Puerto Rican and people in my family and some of our other Hispanic friends don’t see Mexicans as the same. I don’t know why they’re so discriminated against by other Hispanics. I have Mexican friends who will never admit to anyone what they are. It’s very sad. Hispanics can tell the difference but you can’t expect others to. Can you tell the difference between an African-Americans and Africans? Probably not. Can you tell the difference between Asians? Probably not. Same thing.
72724
Yes I have!!!  I am Hispanic (from Costa Rica) but I used to live in Houston Texas (I am back in my country), and believe it or not, I experienced racism from Hispanic people.  \n\n\nThe people who treated me really bad were from Mexico, El Salvador and even from Costa Rica.   When I moved to Houston I spoke English but it was not good enough and sometimes I didn't understand what people said.   However if I spoke in Spanish to somebody who looked hispanic they usually said "sorry I don't speak Spanish"  And I am not only talking about the language think, they treated me bad at work too. \n\nAt least that help me to improve my English because I learned that I couldn't depend on other people. \n\nI remember one day that I went to Bank of America with a friend who was just coming to US and he wanted to open a checking account, so I saw a teller who's name was Guadalupe Flores (I'll never forget that name) and I told my friend "she speaks Spanish" go to her.  Even though my English was already good, I thought that it was better if my friend talk to the "lady" by himself.  Well, when he asked her a question she looked at him disparagingly and said: "I DON'T SPEAK SPANISH"  I got really mad that day and I told her a couple of "not nice words" and then I told her: "I am so sorry for you. You have no idea what a great advantage is to be bilingual, you get better job positions" and I left the bank.\n\nI never ever got such a despise from an American or  Afro-american person.
550175
I think there are very few who are racist example KKK and other hate groups.  But I think majority of the people stereotype.  Just because a person made a comment that Mexicans eat beans does not make them a racist (although perceived by many as being one).  That is stereotyping though.  I believe that we all stereotype based on our experiences and observation towards other race.  And lets face it if there's smoke there's fire...therefore there are some truth to every stereotype.  People are just too defensive and in denial of the truth.  Coz truth hurts.
84873
Yes. Hispanics have every right to be here.  They are doing noone harm.  In fact, they are doing the jobs that you and I don't want to do, which enables society to keep moving forward. It si discrimination.  Full Stop.
877944
OK, Pig...first off it's HISPANICS!! It's called spell check!\n\nSecondly, are you saying North America like the US, or the continent? Cuz Hispanics make up the whole southern central piece of the continent...so I could go on & on about their countries!\n\nReferring to the US, do you eat food? A lot of it is harvested by migrant workers....and some of it is shipped in FROM Latin American countries? Ever heard of Taco Bell (OK, so that's a lil sarcastic, but still) or how about Texas, New MEXICO, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, California....oh soooo many names that have come from Spanish....how about roofing & construction or cleaning houses, etc? Or how about actresses & politicians & school teachers? How about song writers & dancers & the artists themselves? \n\nMaybe a better question would be, what areas have Hispanics NOT influenced? Cuz I can't think of a single one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
551980
This is the USA.   English is the primary language, the second is decided by the country of origin.   No one made the current Hispanic immigrants come to the US.  They came for the opportunities as did people from cultures around the world.  America is made up of hundreds of nationalities so why should the Hispanic culture think they are the primary language.   If they don't like what they "see", then go home to the country they so quickly escaped.
255651
You're very perceptive.  \n\nIt's still rampant. Especially in rural, southern areas.  But, you can find it in the big cities, too, where large groups of one race live together and don't accept it when other races come in (such as So. Central LA where the Blacks hate the Mexicans, etc).\n\nIgnorance plays a big part and it's sad..
493738
It's always been that way, throughout history.  The Dutch hated the British, the British hated the French and the Irish, the Irish hated the Italians, and now everybody hates Latinos.\n\nNot really, a lot of us like them just fine.  But this is nothing new.\n\nInteresting what pflippy99 says.  Many Latinos have more native American than Spanish blood in them... most Spanish people have light skin, dark hair, and blue eyes. But the conquistadors didn't bring their wives...\n\nBut even the "native" americans came here from somewhere else.  Human beings evolved in Africa.
641037
i guess u can consider me Hispanic. I was born in Argentina n lived there for 13 years, but im am mostly british. i think if the typican hispanic person stares at u is because they are afraid of u. many hispanics live with the constant fear of being "different", or being deported if they are illegal. i am sure that if they are staring at you is because they feel inferior, and as a natural animal insctict, the male must do something to protect his family (in this case, show that he has courage and he's strong by just giving a short stare). i dont know, this is my opinion, and many other hispanics i know feel that way.
1163032
I agree that not all white people hate latinos. But it only takes a few haters from any other race of ethnicity to get under anyones skin. Not to get anyone mad but I what to quote something from someone else "Why can you just call them Americans?" said by Perfect American heres the answer to that we can't. Americans are compiled by differents races the only true americans aren't white because the native indians where here first. So basic we are all americans  whether you were born here or naturalized as a citizen. \n All ethnicities have their jealous and envious people. But everyone is important for the cycle of life. How many white people do you see in the fields? 1 the owner the rest are usaully latinos and if it weren't for them alot of the food we get in store would exist. Latinos are usual open to the jobs that other people think they are to good for. If we don't do it who else will? Too many thinkings will go undone.\nNo matter what we the LATINOS& HISPANOS are moving up and if we come together we will suceed. I was born and raise in the US and I am proud to be a Latina. Ser Latina es mi Orgullo!
480836
Well let's see. Hmm- the Hispanic population is growing by leaps and bounds, so that's one. We seem to have many people from India coming over as well as many from Asia. There you go- that's 3.