Why do so many people hate Mexicans?
482038
It's just pure ignorance.\n\nMany Americans treat all people of the same ancestry alike - with rudeness and as if of unfavorable quality.\n\nJust like black people, there are black people who are criminals, gang members, mean, and disgust AND THEY'RE the ones on the evening news.  So people think all black people are like that.  When, clearly, we aren't all like that.\n\nI, however, have met many great, educated, and kind Mexican Americans.  My best college professor was Mexican, she taught me the most Spanish!  \n\nDon't allow yourself to get upset and angry due to the ignorance of others.  As long as you know that you come from a great people, and that you're a good person - then that's all that matters.\n\nI wish you much peace in your future!
625394
I think you hit the spot... mental insecurity. I don't hate legal or illegal immigrants. It is sad though that all of these people for the most part have nothing better to do than to be bashing people who only come here to work, help our economy and want a piece of the american dream. Do "americans" think they are better because they speak English? Is English the universal language? why don't they learn a new language. I hate to see what this country will turn into and not because of illegals but because of legals who are so ignorant and close minded.
384582
People tend to see immigrants as "other", "not us", "suspicious", and hence, "dangerous."  I for one welcome immigrants who will work and wish the process of entering with limited privileges (e.g., freedom to work but few government welfare) would be streamlined so as to only ensure the safety of the American public (no diseases not already here, low criminal history, etc.) and the limits on immigration lifted to "as many as we can process."\n\nI really don't understand why conservatives and liberals alike hate immigrants.  Well, I do understand it, but it's still irrational...\n\nUPDATE: Clarified that I don't hate immigrants... ;-)
449350
I don't necessarily think that everyone has a problem with Mexicans, but I do think most people assume every Mexican they meet is an illegal immigrant.  I'm a Spanish major at college, and one of my professors immigrated (legally) from Mexico.  She said a big part of it is the issue that the immigrants CAN'T become citizens legally.  That takes money, and Mexicans don't cross the border for the fun of it; they come to the U.S. when they're children are starving and they have no other choice.  If there was a way for them to come here legally, I'm sure they'd rather do that, then risk their life in the desert, and constantly hide from immigration.  I wish people were better informed on the issue.
1109123
All people are racist.  Some more than others.  I think the ones that scream "RACIST" the loudest are the ones that want something from you and want to make you give it to them.  I don't have any problem with immigration, as long as it is in accordance with our laws and procedures.  I do have a problem with illegal immigrants sneaking into our country and getting more money from the government than I do!
858370
Mexicans Are Among The Most RACIST Cultures On The Planet\n\nThey Hate Whites, Blacks And OTM Latinos / Hispanics\nThey Hate Native American Injuns\nThey Even Hate THEMSELVES\n\nAsk Any Mexicano About The RACISM That Exists In Mexico\nAnd Where The Divisions Lie
833255
You have a seriously unhealthy obsession with Mexicans.  Get over it.\n\nThose people are here, and they are here to stay.  Find something constructive to do with your miserable life.
728754
YES.\n\nITS BECAUSE WE HATE MEXICANS AND ANY OTHER RACE \nOTHER THAN WHITE.\n\nWE ARE WANNA BE MEXICANS.\n\nLA RAZA RULES AND WE HATE THAT.
337857
Events or examples? I know some people who are from the Dominican community and they hate the Guatemalan community. Or the Mexican community doesn't get along with the Puerto Ricans.Or the Bolivians fighting with the Colombians. All this is terribly stupid but it happens.
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!
687179
I'm guessing it may be a combination of ignorance, arrogance and a sense of entitlement.  When pressed, many of the illegals and their supporters openly admit that they consider the Southwestern US to be "occupied" territory, taken from Mexico.  This is simply a symptom of that view.
806768
Americans are upset because Mexicans sneak across the border and enter the country illegally.  They use millions of dollars in our social programs, food stamps, health care and fill our schools with kids who can't speak English.  There culture is very different from average Americans.  They live in sub-standard housing here and ship the money they earn illegally back to Mexico.  Because of them crime has risen up to 30% in some of our cities.  The problem is they are here illegally.  They need to come in through legal channels or stay in Mexico.
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.
612428
I don't hate anyone, and not the illegals either.  I can honestly say that I never had a problem with them until they began to protest for rights for something that was against the law....This came across as crazy to me....If someone is breaking the law, they are breaking the law.  That's it.
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 :)
394044
I don't hate mexicans, what I hate is ILLEGALS that is the magic word, I personally don't care where the come from if they are in the country ILLEGAL then I take issue with it. It also bothers me that these people are waving Mexican flags in protest here in America.
1007530
I totally agree with you.  Although I am very much against amnesty for any illegal.  Mexican or other.  I know many Mexicans who feel the same way.  People are just ignorant and fear what they don't know.  And some people think it makes them feel superior.  Stupid aren't they?  Don't let them get to you.  That's what they want.