why don't mexican immigrants embrace our culture?
820980
I want to know why these Mexicans fly mexican flags,have decals of Mexico,put stickers all over the place pertaining to Mexico. I say ship them  all back let them go over there and fly American flags when they miss us.
807954
I don't think being half Mexican makes one bit of difference. You are what you live.\n\nIf you are living in an environment  with a strong cultural influence it is only natural that your children would be fully immersed in it. If it is a life that makes you happy, why shouldn't it be just as good, if not better, for your children than some other culture with its own traditional values?\n\nIf you are concerned that they need to learn how to be a part of the other side (Your cultural heritage) too, then make the effort to allow them to experience it. \n\nCross-cultural experience is good for children. If exposed to both regularly at an early age, it lets them grow up to be more adaptable, multilingual (ideally) and to actually have more opportunity in life because they are comfortable in all kinds of cultures and situations. \n\nToo many people only experience one culture and tend to think it is the only 'right' way to be. Often, they don't even realize that different groups of folks behave and look at things very differently. Misunderstandings arise from this sort of ignorance. I think your children are lucky for the opportunity to have both in their lives.
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.
535189
We definately are too leniant.  Other countries throw people in jail just for hiring illegal immigrants.  They really need to get over themselves, go back to Mexico, and fight for a change in their own government instead of trying to move in on us and change who we are.
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.
1186434
Cultures tend to "Segregate" themselves by accident.  They want to have the opportunities the same as everyone else ... however, in order to do this they must first take the brave steps of leaving their cultures.  It's not only a problem for "Blacks", but "Mexicans",  "Asians", and even "Caucasians" have this difficulty of leaving the FAMILIAR for the UNFAMILIAR.\n\nIn your example, they are trying to teach their children to be PROUD of their heritage.  Sadly, they are discriminating against other cultures to accomplish this goal.  Secondly,  the LOUD issue ... well, to them Loudness takes away any feeling of unimportance and makes them feel important.  I would guess they are trying to build their own self-esteem as they are building their children's.  Again, sadly, they are focused on the one goal, and it appears this drive they have for their goal has offended you a tiny bit ... and I would guess this POSTURING that they're doing is keeping you from being buddy-buddy with them ... \n\nI guess this is a two way street where both cultures need to step back for advancement ... but I don't see it anytime soon since PRIDE in HERITAGE is the 'In Thing' today.
681822
We make easier for different cultures by printing literature in different languages. Making easier for them to function in society. The downside to that it helps to keep them separate because they do not have to learn the language. And in turn they group around others that are the same as their selves. That is one way we are failing as a society to assimilate others into our country. Its is a very complex problem with no easy answers. Many of the individuals that I have known that came in legally are proud of the fact that they made it in that way. And other than not having perfect English, they acted like "typical" Americans. I guess sneaking in through the back door into the country does not en still one with a sense of pride? It more than likely does not help that, we for the most part, turn a blind eye towards the situation hoping it will go away or right itself.
544758
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.
650411
Mexicans are neither hard workers nor are they family oriented.  Mexico has over a 50% unemployment rate and, despite being the third richest economy in this half of the world, is still at the level of a third world country with regard to infrastructure.  This represents multi-generational laziness of a magnitude hard to grasp in an industrious, responsible society like we have in the US.\n\nIn the US, a full third of mexican immigrants are on welfare.  Roughly a third of the prison population here consists of illegal immigrants.\n\nWith regard to family values, mexican immigrants have the highest rate of broken families, almost as many children out of wedlock as blacks (which is saying alot) and the highest rate of family violence, especially serious family violence such as murder, rape, incest, felonious assault, assault with weapons etc.  Mexicans here have the highest drop out rate from school.  The highest teen pregnancy rate.  The list goes on and on and on.\n\nMexican immigrants are of EXTREME poor character.  They are lazy, don't hold down regular employment, use up much of the welfare system and are responsible for about half of the crime in this country.  They don't create stable, caring families and their children tend to enter a life of crime.  That is the cold hard facts of the situation.\n\nHere is an article with various demographic studies that shed light on the siuation:\n\nhttp://www.amren.com/0403issue/0403issue.html
391009
You mean Mexicans?  Yes, but why try?
488761
I do agree with you and also feel that its quiet frustrating for any American, but have you ever seen a Canadian or a European in a low class or a low level job? Its true that Mexicans get all the attention, its not because they are the neighbors, its because these people sacrifice and work for or in something that many people wouldn't do. If you would Go and check the restaurants or any place you find filth or dirt. you wont find an American or A European or A Canadian doing it...I hope you get the point!!
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.
385698
Just because they came to North America (or their parents or ancestors did) doesn't mean they should have to leave their culture completely behind.  It's part of who they are, their identity, so of course they want to hold on to it.  And I think they should, as long as it doesn't involve anything illegal, anything hurtful to society (like drugs), or anything that gets in the way of the reasons they came in the first place (like attitudes toward education that get in the way of economic advancement).
1181116
mexicans can't handle the truth
314126
We need to be very careful in distinguishing between legal with illegal immigration. we tend to generalize in our culture. yes they use some benefits they are not entitled to but they also buy goods and pay sales taxes, they help Americans make money , and to be honest an American wont ever work picking oranges, but the media doesn't talk about that, their figures don't take that into consideration..in this country its very easy to manipulate public opinion.\nI think that we are afraid of Illegal immigration (Mexicans are just half of them, no body talks about them, but how ever since we generalize so much Mexicans) for many reasons: 1.-they don't try to adapt to our culture or do so very slowly (but we don't accept those who try either)  2.-most of them coming here have very little education and we assume they are criminals (yes they broke the law, but also by speeding you are braking the law and that does not make you a criminal)   3.- there are too many of them and they will keep coming its inevitable (a wall--nonsense,military-nonsense) so we are so afraid because is something we will have to deal with either we like it or not..I think immigration should be allowed but controlled in a way that wont affect our economy.
340938
I'm Latin, I don't live in the states and hopefully will never have to, even though I have a self owned house there, anyway here in my country we have some ilegal north americans and I'm not ignorant enough to judge them by their inmigration status,but I guess that's because of the different educational and cultural background we have with some egomaniac countries.Some people are really pathetic.
791617
Mexican immigrants bring us a new labor pool that is generally willing to do labor jobs that are thought of as undesireable by some.  They also bring us new culture that we can all learn from and appreciate.  Not all immigrants are in the labor class though and have education and skills that are needed in many communities.\n\nUnfortunatly these fine immigrants are not well recieved in the US because many of their countrymen do not follow the rules of immigration and enter the US illegally.  That is a shame and a disadvantage to these fine, law obeying hard working people.