Why are so many Americans on "answers" so bigoted against Mexicans?

Mr. Hankins

I support that. See, what we could do to solve this is, instead of giving money to countries that have no relation to us except as military allies, give it to Mexico to help their economy grow, and make it more desirable for the Mexicans to live there. I don't get the whole " Concrete Fence with Armed Guard Towers" thing. They're our NEIGHBORS, for crying out loud! Would you put an armed concrete fence on your property line next to your neighbors? Give it some thought America. Give it some thought. I don't mind the Mexicans who come here to work. I do mind those few Mexicans who smuggle drugs to this country. I think it's a stereotype that all Mexicans are drug- runnin' gangsters. That's not true. I actually know a Mexican family that works hard to live here, the Plata Family. Like I said before, give it some thought America. Give it some thought.

brian_hahn_32

You might want to ask about their own life experiences with Mexicans. Maybe their experiences are not as positive as your own experiences. Maybe they were stabbed by a Mexican. Perhaps they were robbed by a Mexican. Or, they could have had a Mexican asleep on their front lawn before. You can't blame people if their experiences with certain groups are consistent with negative stereotypes about that group. Stereotypes exist because they are almost always rules, and not exceptions. It's the fault of the group if people judge them according to stereotypes, and it is an individual's fault for not first examining whether a person fits a negative stereotype before judging them.

Dee

you are completely right! but hey like government say IN GOD WE TRUST...that is the biggest Hippocrate phrase..they are going to hell....
if they believe in God they should not be races

dorieprincess

themore they bash other people the more they feel superior. I report it any time I read nasty comments about anybody.

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people are nasty by nature i've been fighting them for a few days now!! and i gotta tell ya it's a lot of fun!!!!
they dont need a polite decent person to deal with they need a thug to put them in their position!!!

princess_29_71

Look at the way they act and behave! All you have to do is open your eyes.

mojo

If they come here legally and make an effort to learn English and become a citizen I'm cool with them. But all the others can jump right back over the border.

saus c

I think its one of those defining trait things personally. America is pretty big and unfortunately open minded ppl are a minority.

Canvas

Speaking as a legal immigrant, no wonder why America is so hated around the world. No wonder why America is being surpassed in academics, technology, militarily, economic wise and reputation all over the world. The us USED to be a great country by the eyes of the world. Thanks to these racist, ignorant white trahs people America is falling apart.

Loathe thy neighbor.

The problem with opening our border to another country is that the good, bad, and ugly from that country all come here at once. People just assume "oh they're ALL innocent and want to work in the fields, bless their little hearts!" Yeah, do you know how high of a crime rate Mexico has? And what about all the illegal drugs being smuggled into this country almost on a daily basis from Mexico. Also, it isn't very fair that americans work hard and pay taxes, while illegal aliens get paid under the table and avoid the IRS. Yeah, play the f***ing race card and call me a racist. Overlook the fact that I made valid points as to why illegal immigration is BAD and risky.

Dawn M

Honey, you have no ******* clue, there are way too many things for us to explain to your dumb ***!

pax_rock2004

Look around on any section of Y!A, you'll find a lot of hatred. It is sad but not just limited to racial situations. It's pretty bad in the Religion and Spirituality section too.

leo29sexy

ashley---- u got to be crazy as hell mexicans don't have bigger .....!
well if u call 6 big then i guess i would agree wit u!
anyway i agree there are some racist remarks against them

Mendi8a

They are idiots.

windyy

You need to open your eyes and you will see why people are so upset with all the illegal aliens in this country.They are taking jobs and I mean good jobs from people who pay taxes . In case you are not aware , taxes is where we get the money to pay for the protection services that we all use as in Police, Fire and ambulance. The tax money also pays for the roads you drive on and parks your children play in.The tax dollars are paid by tax paying citizens something illegal aliens do not pay yet when they need medical help they go get it with the tax payers paying the bill on their medical needs.I can only tell you that just because people are against illegal aliens does not make them bigots.As far as you being ashamed to be an American , I can tell you I am ashamed you are an American too,I am not ashamed of Americans who do a little research before they jump to conclusions and call people names when they have nothing to base it on other their own ignorance.

DisneyLover

okay...

kimberly0627

Well first off, I have nothing against mexicans or hispanics period. The problem I and others have is the illegals jumping our border form Mexico. We are then called racist and a few started acting like that.

stranger

Thanks for your post. I know what you mean. Most of the are well intentioned, and they're just trying to find a way to solve the problem. But yeah, I've also read a lot of comments that make me sad!

They're just hiding behind a computer, that's why they say all those things...but stand them in front of me or other Mexicans, see if they say B.S. to out face.

netjr

Why must you label those who disagree with illegal immigration racist against Mexicans? If you have valid debate items for illegal immigration then make it; but calling those who want the rules of law enforced bigots and racist is not the answer - its just as wrong as being racist itself.

DaAussie@Australia

Yee leave em alone !

danielfromtexas

Sadly, some people only know how to react to their perceived problems by lashing out and belittling others. I have met people on all four sides of this issue.
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Four Basic Viewpoints on Illegal Immigrants:

1. They are cool, they fill the jobs nobody wants. Let them have jobs and nobody will be the wiser. Just don't give them citizenship.
2. They deserve these rights.... simply because of the U.S.'s arrogance, and these immigrants should receive citizenship.
3. They are God's creation too, but they don't belong where they have broken the law. Send them home and make them immigrate the proper way.
4. They are worthless and should be (fill in the blank).
______________________________________...

I tend to find myself in the 3rd camp of thought.

I am from South Texas. I live in a town where if you were bigoted against latinos, you would be in some serious trouble, not only from the latinos, but from the Caucasians who are their friends, family, and neighbors.

However, I still believe that immigration laws should be maintained. Some of the most honorable people I know are Mexicans who came here legally, and who take great pride in their efforts to come to Texas.

So please folks, lay off the idiotic racism as a reaction to this issue. Remember, the words of our Lord. "If anyone comes to you and is thirsty, give him something to drink". Also, "love your neighbor as yourself".

While the issue of illegal immigration is serious, and enforcement should be taken; reacting in anger and bias is not the answer.

Ricky

I agree. Two of my best friends are Mexican.

notyou311

Most Americans have nothing against Mexicans. It's illegal aliens that we are angry about. Every country in the world has immigration laws and so do we. The people coming in could be criminals such as child molesters, drug smugglers or even terrorists. We know nothing about them. Try crossing into Mexico without legal papers. You will rot in a stinking Mexican jail.

JLO

to everyone do you know an immigrant who has come here legally? if you do you are very lucky, no wait they are very lucky. because let me tell you something, the majority of the people trying to come here 'legally' do not meet all the requirements, which by the way are outrageous for mexico not fro any other country. they ask that you have over 20,000.00 in the bank, property in mexico, a steady job there and here if that is why you are coming here, property here if you plan to be staying here. even if you want to visit you need most of the above requirements plus you cannot be coming to visit family but then they ask you why you are coming here if you do not know anyone. it is awful for them and I think you need to be more compassionate and research something before you open your fat motuh. sorry but bigheaded people like you who try to claim they believe in equality are full of crap. and they dont take our jobs they work in the job no one else wants so that you can work in a better job for better money, i thought the way all of you did until I actually listened to what was going on, as for the english thing the majority of the men speak english and their wives are at home with the kids and never get out and have a chande to learn. and if we really want to get technically part of the US used to be mexico so doesnt that make everyone and immigrant. i know you all seem to hate illegal immigration but maybe you should the ones marching like on may 1 so that immigration will understand that maybe their laws are to strict for mexicans and not for any other county.

Judas Rabbi

These people will be idiots no matter what.

gwarr129

Never be ashamed of being a American.

I believe the reason why the hatred towards Hispanics is on the rise, is because the illegal immigrants are bringing it on them selves.... I seen some of the pictures from the May protest, and it made me mad... very mad, makes me wonder what they were trying to do. They were appearing to antagonize Americans, and not attempting to ask for citizenship.

If they wanted us to feel for their cause, then why did they fly a American flag upside down, underneath a Mexican flag ?

What type of reaction do you think they want from doing things like that ?

karkondrite

if mexicans were blond and blue eyed, I doubt there'd be such bigotry

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