Why do people not accept that the boycott had a very important effect?
607203
Too bad those of us here legally don't get together and boycott and see how that affects things.  What was the important effect - people off work, kids staying out of school away from their free education.  They should be in Mexico parading and boycotting for their own Country to change for the better.
613990
I think the boycott hurt, because it was an attack.  No matter what they say, they lose on the economic argument against society as a whole.  Certain employers who basically have their 'health plan' and other benefits for their illegal alien employee paid for by the tax payer, they do make money.  \n\nHowever, if the illegal immigrants weren't there, and had never been hired, they couldn't turn meat packers or garment districts into ghost towns.  Again, all of these jobs get done every day in states with few illegal aliens.\n\nThe economic issue is bogus, and by the number of Hispanic people I saw buying things at Toys R Us and Best Buy, even  many Hispanics must think it was a bad idea.  (Since I am not racist and do not assume that all Hispanics are illegal aliens or even immigrants, I conclude that they, like I, were protesting the boycott.)\n\nI ended up my day buying groceries at Gelsons, which in our area serves a sizable Jewish community as well as the rest of us. Many of these people are immigrants.  I had to circle the parking lot a few times to find a space, and based on that don't think all businesses have lost customers today.  The faces behind the counter and bagging were new, but the tean aged baggers seemed very pleased to have the job.  This was during the business day, when shopping tends to be quiet in our area.\n\nI met a number of friends, shopping, one of whom decided today was a good day to outfit her son with camping gear, since he recently 'bridged' into Boy Scouts and will doubtless need to go camping someday.  He seemed very happy with his new tent, as my son was with his wave board.\n\nI think the boycott was irrelevant.  I was rather impressed by the marchers I saw on TV, though.  Then again, I only glanced in during the day, since I was working from home and had all of that shopping to do.
71587
LOL.  Well obviously the answer is 'yes', the 'people have spoken' or so to speak.  We had our chance for our voices to be heard (it's called Election Day, it pre-marked on most calendars), and we failed to do so.  It's sad how politics, especially Bush, have become such a polarizing factor in America, when fewer people voted in the last election preportionately than ever.  You would think with all these strong opinions, people would have been clogging the polls. So, in a nutshell 'let your voice be heard'?  Obviously most people don't care about that any more.
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I think it is as simple as people not wanting to become embroiled in someone else's problem.  Most people feel that if they ignore the cries, perhaps someone else will help.  Some people feel they have enough of their own problems to deal with.  This is not right, but I am sure it is what goes through people's minds.
1146190
I TOTALLY agree! A few Christmases ago, the Black merchants in a local mall had signs in their windows like "owned by African Americans." If the whites had put signs in THEIR windows that said "owned by Whites," there would have been protests. Why is it that people don't think that Blacks can be racists, too? Why do people think that the pendulum has to swing to the opposite side before we can be equal? Seems to me it just divides and creates tension.
928990
People are often afraid of what they do not know or understand.  Fear is a big factor for almost all bigotry.
860069
Businessmen are people, too.\nOK, just took off my rose-colored glasses. Corporate profits can be adversely affected by backlash from consumers and/or government.
1103397
It is an issue in the past.  It was involved in the circumstances and political climate of its day, and there does not appear to be any sabotage intended.  It simply happened, in the open, up front.  There was nothing underhanded in that it was not ratified.
468105
The boycott was organized so that people who claim that we do not contribute to the economy can be proven wrong. Also, to understand the immigration debate you must do some research. Find out why people are risking their lives to come to a land where they will be exploited. Think about what it would take for you to do the same thing, and realize that whatever your answer is, that is what they are going through. Research NAFTA, CAFTA, and FTAA, and you will find out why people are coming to this country. And when people start a revolution to change their situation at home, what happens? Research Salvador Allende, his ouster, and the Pinochet Regime. The complaints that some Americans have, i.e. foreigners coming into our country..., well we have been complaining about these things for decades. I guess you can blame this immigration problem on karma.\n\nAnswer for RAM- Good point, but what if your cousin had to move into your house because your burnt his house down, or you got him kicked out of his house. Most immigrants are here because of the U.S. foreign policies that they have signed with corrupt governments.
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It is true that all actions have far reaching after affects that we cannot begin to understand.  The tracks that we leave in the lives and futures of others are impossible to trace, but they also can make the hugest difference in the lives of those they encounter.\n\nI don't think it is possible to even begin to understand the impact  decisions made today will have on tomorrow.
907607
two reasons\n\n1. there are a lot of people who didn't like it.\n\n2. the way things where worded when this ban was advertised made it sound like it was to keep affirmative action.  so if some didn't read the ballot closely they might have vote against AA when they wanted to keep it.
560085
If it is a short paper with no research requirement, go read the whole wikipedia article on boycott, plus the important links.   \nThere are a lot of recent boycotts that are controversial(Dixie Chicks), a lot of boycotts that changed society(Rosa Parks bus boycott).
1076943
You learn to accept that  these injustices exist and try not to inflict them yourself. We tend to turn a blind eye to certain things because we are disgusted by it and believe that if we look away it will no longer exist, which is so not true. If you want to make a difference constantly speak out about it, educate others, make them see that turning a blind eye away from problems does not solve the problem. Sweeping things under the rug does not make things disappear, it just oh so cleverly hides everything.
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It is because majority of workers in Tyson are low-paid illegal immigrants without health care benefit and they want to continue that way.  I believe every company who employ illegal immigrants will support that.  And in respond to trialofsocrates's answer, this boycott have nothing to do with human rights or racism, or even getting a better education.  By entering a country illegally, no other government will allow that.  The fact is: these illegal immigrants are breaking the law.  Allowing them to stay in our country isnt going to solve any problem, on the contrary, it's going to make it worst, both economic wise and social wise.  I suggest that you should either do more research or read more newspapers first, or better yet, get a better education first before you give your answer.  BTW, illegal immigrants consists of not just mexicans, but other minority as well.
568896
You're absolutely correct!  Ans people fail to realize the extent to which these "illegals" make all of our lives easier. I hope they continue to boycott and protest.
1183637
Because some have values or morals. And others do not. True even if some hate to hear it.\n\nSome like the people so much-they drop their values or morals to justify their reasons. Doesn't change it.\n\nSome have personal gain. Or selfish reasons
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as i understand it,it is going to be an attempt by the wetbacks to boycott primarily buying merchandise.maybe work too.i don't see how it will affect your kids.