Why do protesters wave ....?
595176
They wave that flag because they don't want to assimilate into America, they just want the money and stay Mexican.  They are the only so called immigrants to do this.  Send 'em packing.
332085
I agree with you to a point.  This government isn't that weak to listen to some protesters.  But they are doing something about it.  Other people gripe...and do...NOTHING.  That will really get you nowhere.  What are you doing about gas prices?  I know you're griping, but they you are, filling your tank up once more.  Protesters do something.  They gripe to the right people.  The media love this stuff.  Either that or a rescue story of a stupid dog.  \n\nEven though protesting gets you nowhere, doing nothing gets you some place worse.
478628
it is Ignorance. They are showing support for the country that they are illegally fleeing from to be in the U.S. though it could be argued that they are showing support for their heritage and culture.  and if that is the case that is fine . But I consider it ignorant if they are protesting to stay within this country which they are already in ILLEGALLY! It does not gain them any favor. Because in all REALITY they do not have the right to protest picket or march unless they are legally in the country. technically they should all be arrested and deported because they have no legal right to be here.
248672
just like anyone who like to express their rights... although i do think its annoying when the protests creat traffic
417881
This is a very cultural thing with Mexicans. Talking with their hands a lot. A lot of sign language to make jesters about many things. They us sign language to communicate with or without speaking and I think whistling is also part of the same communication. It isn't usually meant to be offensive. But there are exceptions to every rule. Its kind of like most cities in the south of the US don't blow their horns very often but go to Manhattan and its rare to take a ride without someone laying down on the horn.
191564
Why don't they just stay in their country and protest? Why do they have to give me a headache. They can stay in their country and make there country a better place to be?
1168487
Maybe pressure from other people to abide by social norms. So many times when someone does something rude or offensive, people just let it slide. No one confronts them about it. Maybe if everytime someone did something rude they got called on it, they'd think twice and be more respectful next time.
1094404
It is interesting to me that the current protesters appear to be remarkably similar to those who protested the Vietnam war, i.e., basically uneducated, unwashed, unemployed individuals who, seemingly out of boredom, took to the streets to piss and moan about freedom for others.\n\nThey seemed to ignore that they were in a country that allowed them to do that without fear of repercussion.\n\nThey were predominately Liberal Democrats and many of them were supported by wealthy parents who failed to teach them anything other than\nhow to develop a "ME FIRST" personalty.\n\nIt generates in people who work for a living a sense of Deja Vu.\n\nMost of the Viet Nam protesters who are not still living on an inheritance are either on the dole, homeless, or working at minimum paying jobs.
504543
What unity are you guys talking about.  They leave their country because it sucks so bad and then they wave that flag around here trying to push a campaign for ILLEGAL immigrant rights.  If they hated their own country so much that they needed to cross the border then they don't need to wave the Mexican flag when they want American rights.
1133999
Maybe because they're too busy protesting as opposed to paying attention.  God Bless you, from a staunch Roman Catholic (as opposed to an "American" Catholic, which is a contradiction terms since the Pope is in Rome).
1011474
You are definitely on to something. I think we will and are already starting to see a repeat. They are entitled to their opinion and the exercise of their rights, but it seems to me many don't think anything through before they run to their garage to make their signs! And any person whether for or against that disrespects the men and women in uniform out to be ashamed, those men and women are the real heroes of our time. These protesters like the Vietnam era ancestors have nothing better to do and honestly believe their fight is a righteous one. Like back then, they will once again be proved wrong. Keep fighting the good fight!
253111
Well I live near L.A. and driving home from work yesterday I saw no less than 10 people on the sides of roads and at bus stops waving Mexican flags and urging cars to beep.  It is nice to see them so vehemently praising their country.  So then why do they fight to stay here?\n\nThey are protesting because we are passing (or trying to pass) a national law that makes it a felony to be here illegally.   There are many nuances about this bill that make people upset, mainly that churches will have to check papers before offering charity aid to people.  This won't fly (due to separation of church and state), but other than that piece, this bill is a good idea.  \n\nThey come here and take jobs and don't pay (enough) taxes, and drain on society, but get mad when we "insult their mexican heritage".  Then go back to Mexico.  There is no law that says we have to open our gates.  Look at other countries where getting a visa is next to impossible.  We should be more like that.  This is simply my opinion.
1146520
No. Dissent is just what they call their incessant pissing and moaning. Somehow they think it makes them sound patriotic.
642081
As a U.S. citizen in Mexico I can vouch for a lot of this info.  Mexico would never allow demonstrations like the ones in the US today (May 1st).  The illegals should be happy they are in such a free country and stop waving the Mexican flag!
556351
During the \napril 10th march, these Mexican nationals placed their country's flag above ours.\n\nThat should tell you from the get-go, its all about "them" and nothing else.  \n\nps...did you see many of the mexican flags flown around the country today - you bet you did!  Yes, they waved more american flags, but only because they were told to do so....\n\nWolves in sheep clothing.
98960
I still don't understand why some people feel that violence is warrented or acceptable as a form of protest.  It was a cartoon, sure it was offensive but isn't a violent reaction more so?  Muslims are always complaining about being painted with a broad brush of being violent.  How is this helping to dispurse that stereotype?
72760
Non-violent protest.  AKA, standing up for a cuase that gets the crap beat out of him, and not fighting back to prove that violence is not always the answer.