why is averybody against mexicans?
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Racism against Mexicans alive and well on campus\nIt was my first day in college. I was extremely nervous. I knew college was not going to be easy for me, especially because I had been in the United States for just three years, and I did not speak English fluently. However, I was optimistic and knew I was going to do my best to succeed. \n\nWhen I got to my first class, there was just one student sitting in the last row. As I entered the room and sat in the second row, I said "Hi" to the girl, but she did not answer. I felt very stupid for talking to someone I did not know. The rest of the first day was the same. I could not understand why many other classmates would ignore me but would talk to the other guys and girls in the class. It was almost as if I did not exist. As the semester progressed, their behavior did not change. On the contrary, they began to avoid me in a very clear way. \n\nThe day after the first exam, I was nervous; I had studied a lot for the test. Before the teacher began giving back the tests, he said there had been only one A in the class, and that he would like to say the name of the person who had gotten it so everybody could congratulate her. When I heard my name, an overwhelming feeling of happiness invaded my body; my efforts had paid off. That same day after class, I was walking through the halls, when I heard two of my classmates talking. \n\n"How is it possible that the Mexican had gotten an A," one of them was saying. \n\nWhen I heard the word Mexican, I got closer to hear the rest. \n\n"I think that she cheated," said the other girl. "There is no way a Mexican could have done better than I if she had not cheated. She doesn't even speak English."\n\nI was labeled as a Mexican, and I understood what it meant that day. I understood why all the students in the class had ignored and avoided me in the past. I realized something I had not thought about before. I realized that I was the only Mexican student in a class of white Americans. I also realized that they did not think of me as a peer, as a woman, or even as a human being. All they were able to see was the fact that I was Mexican, and based on that label, they judged me. It was hard for me to accept that being labeled as Mexican could have such a bad impact on the way people think of me.\n\nThere is probably nothing in this world I am more proud of than being Mexican. I am proud of my background, my cultural heritage and the language I speak. I had always thought that being labeled as Mexican would always make me feel happy. My feelings about being labeled as Mexican changed the day I heard my classmates talking about me. It occurred to me that when people used the label to describe me, they were not able to see my qualities. They did not see that I was a good student and had worked very hard to get an A on the test. \n\nBeing labeled as Mexican fits me. I do not mind people using it to describe my cultural background, but when people use it to make a negative judgment of me, it makes me very mad. Yes, I am Mexican and I am very proud of that, but when people look at me, I want them to think of me as a woman and as a human being who wants and deserves to be respected.\n\nIt is very hard for some people to understand the reality in which people of minority descent have to live in. This is the best time to start thinking about how people from other cultures feel, and this will be a better world to live in as a result \n\nChavez is a senior in psychology. Her views do not necessarily reflect those of the Daily Egyptian.
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Because it's not a nationality thing it's racist.Hispanics against everyone else in the US.
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Who told you that? Some legal Mexicans are protesting right along with the illegals while some just forgot where they came from. Question. What do you have against Mexicans?
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would you people quit begging for bigger government & global authorities to solve all your percieved problems. its none of the un's business what happens here or anywhere else. thats why usa was formed remember? un shouldnt exist. mexicans have been the dominant culture & population in the south for the entire time the viande have been here. why are they such a problem? were you so worried about this 6 months ago or is this the product of the media blitz?
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They are lame excuses that pro illegal immigrant supporters have. I always wonder if they have toilets in Mexico or any other country for the pro illegal supporters to be using that as a definitive response. Do they not have lawns, restaurants or toilets? Why can't Mexico and other countries improve their economy for its people? It is not hard to clean up after yourself, so those responses are, well, dumb.
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That is easy. Lots of Americans Hate. Not just Mexicans. You see The liberals hate the Conservative Christians but they love Dogs, Cats, Cows, Trees, Mice, Birds, You see over here you can kill a unborn baby and the government will pay for it. But if you kill a spotted Owl you can go to prison and people will spit on you. Basically if you are a gay tree hugger that is OK but if you are a Christian with family values they hate you. Mexicans are just the latest on the who to hate list; no big deal.
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Of course they're not pro-American!\n\nThey are in America, but if they are not willing to follow the laws of the U.S., then they are anti-U.S. and they are enemies of the U.S.\n\nThey just started waving the American flag after they got all of that flack for only waving Mexican flags. Like we're so blind and dumb that we can't tell the difference.
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Actually, most Mexican imagrants are either Christian or Catholic. Therefore, they tend to have stronger moral than many born Americans.\n\nFYI: I was born in Brooklyn, NY. So I speak as a born American.
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I know there are a lot of immigrants that are not white.  The reason people focus on Mexicans is because they are trying to use racism to get their own way with immigration laws.  Also Mexicans make up the majority of immigrants to the united states and they are relatively well organized when it comes to protesting.  This makes them more of a threat to the white American way of life.
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You know, I've started to counter it with the following:\n\nI don't like the Mexican culture.  If I did, then I'd live it.  This isn't racist.  If the Mexican culture liked the white or black culture, they'd live that instead.  So, WHY would I want to give permanent residency to a bunch of freaking illegal aliens that aren't supposed to be here AND they represent a culture that I don't care for.  Furthermore, ANY illegal should be deported, so I'm not just picking on the Mexicans.\n\nNow, for those of you who think I'm racist, consider this:  You have a chosen culture.  I'm sure you have a PREFERRED culture.  Some may say that there isn't a Mexican culture.  NO, that' wrong.  If you need proof, come to San Antonio.  There is Mexican culture everywhere.  Some is good, much is bad.  Like speaking Spanish when you should be speaking English.  Or the chaotic mating ritual on Southwest Military Drive on Sunday.  That's a really great place.  Low riders, drive-by's, and ethnic pride abounds.  Perhaps this is just the poor Mexican culture.  So, since most illegals Mexicans are poor, wouldn't this just compound the situation?\n\nThere are many hispanics that live the mainstream lifestyle.  They're minimally ethnic, never speak Spanish, and get a good job.  This is mainly a matter of class status.  Color/ethnicity is almost irrelevant.  I don't think that anyone is wrong if they are trying to defend the culture in which they live.  And last I heard, cultural bias is not illegal.
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Ignorance..... people so scared of an other race taking over and they become the minority so they resort to name calling...  HEY LUCKY2BEALIVE AND  DAR LOOK AT A POST ABOUT 4 HOURS AGO BY "ILLEGALSUCK"... IN IT SHE WROTE "ALL" ILEGALS ARE MAKING MEXICO RICHER
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The American people need to understand that the United States is under attack! \nNo, not by Iraq or Iran, but by Mexico! Yes, Martha, you had better believe it. \nThe Mexican government is deliberately and systematically working to destabilize and undermine the very fabric and framework of American society. \n             And President George W. Bush and Senators John McCain and Ted Kennedy (among others) are aiding and abetting this effort. "
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My mind is made up, there is no legitimate argument for the mexican invasion that has taken place in America. \nBeyotifool, lost, and braindead;  If mexico has problems, its a mexican problem,Not an American problem stop being stupid. What we would lose if there were no mexican criminals in this country is about 12 to 20+ MILLION  criminals! and Americans would have more jobs. There is no job an American wont do if payed a livable wage!  If all the mexicans are humans, what kind of morals have they been taught, They think its alright to overrun a nation and demand rights and priveleges for being criminals.do your neighbors behave in this manner and do you approve of people with low or no morals? Must be a tough neighborhood. And once again if they are having problems in mexico, tough! It is not an American problem! it is a mexican problem! try to keep up please.\nAmerica has a problem, can you guess what it might be?  Arrogant criminals who demand that America reward them for their criminal behavior. ie Illegal mexicans waving a foreign nations flag and marching through American streets demanding that America grant them equal status, without any allegiance to America!   To hell with the stupidity of the mexicans arguments!
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Against illegal immigrants. Why? because they are breaking the law.
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There is really no way to explain why except to say that the government of mexico is totally concerned with what others are doing at the cost of it's own people. It is the type of government that would rather keep more than half of it's people below poverty and at the same time have legislative meeting to petition the American government to allow criminals to walk free in American society. The government of mexico and the people who put them there are NOT accepted as a world class country for just that type of reason.
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Listen, you ignorant person. \n\nNobody is against IMMIGRATION. Its ILLEGAL immigration thats the problem. And everybody should be upset about it, not just Republican and Democrats. To say thats racist is absurd, ignorant and morally dishonest.
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Hayleylov,is part of a immigration bash movement,she have a agenda against Mexican,why dont know but probably something personal.