Why are Mexicans the only immigrants people notice?

Question

America is full of people from different countries. Just because you're white doesn't mean that you're American. If we took out the fact that being born in America, makes a person American. We would realize that the only people from here are the Native Americans. Don't get me wrong, I am not rascist against white people. I'm prejudice against ignorant people who are still living this lie. Open you're eyes people! We're not all from here. Read some books, gain some knowledge. Maybe theres hope that some day people will realize. This is frustrating!

Let me rephrase this. I don't mean that all Mexicans are immigrants. I mean the immigrants that ARE mexican, are the only ones to get noticed.

I am Mexican/American. My family has been in California since it belonged to Mexico!

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The Mexicans are noticed more because they are the ones that are screaming equal rights for all, even though they are here illegally. We have illegals from other countries here, but they are more or less quiet because of fear of being returned to their countries. Mexicans believe they should regain back the land that was taken from them in the Spanish/American war. If they really want to be here and work, live a good life, then why are they so afraid of going the proper route to gain entrance into the United States?

We all come from immigrate families. Some have been here for generations, others a few years; but here legally. I don't think many Americans would be against the Mexican so much, if the Mexicans would come in the legal way. But, since they come in the illegal ways, that's what makes most Americans against them being here.

They have broken the laws, why should they get handed a silver platter? Most Mexicans get 10,000$, a home, and a job from our government. What ticks me off is this: Our government taxes us out the **** and will not give those Americans that apply for disability the money, yet they will hand out money to the illegals, to countries that really don't appreciate the "hand out".

This current administration has gotten us so far in debt, it will take generations to come to get us in the black. That's if we are even still a nation at that time.

I know I sort of got off your question, but it still comes down to the Mexican and others that are here illegally that has helped pull our nation down. Soon our nation will fall from within as many other countries are waiting to happen.

We were a 'super power' but not any more. We have lost a lot of allies over this current administrations decision. Why? Because it has lied time and time again to not only the American people but to the world. Liars are NOT well liked now are they?

Answer 3

Immigration and people's attitudes toward it changed after World War II. While many "white" immigrants were still coming in, they pretty much stuck to their burroughs and for the most part integrated into American society. They picked up English quickly because they made it a priority, and before they learned enough English they only associated with people of their own kind... actually even after they learned English they still just associated with people of their own kind. Mexicans, however, seem to stick out like a sore thumb. A large part of that is because of the sheer number of recent immigrants (recent meaning within 15-20 years)... while the rest of America has become somewhat integrated and homogeneous (at least on the surface), Mexicans are still in that awkward stage that most immigrant groups were in 75 years ago.

However, maybe the biggest reason Mexican immigrants get so much attention is the fact that we share a border with them. Sure, we also share a border with Canada... but Canada is a developed nation with citizens who like it there. Mexico, on the other hand, is a sh1t hole... I don't care how much they love it there, they gotta admit that they left because it is a third world country. Sure, people jump the Canadian border all the time... but nowhere near the numbers that come from the south -- and to make the gap between the comparison even bigger, those coming from the north probably went to high school and speak English, which means they're 90% integrated right there no matter what color their skin is.

Now, don't get me wrong... I love immigrants. Everyone I'm related to, aside from my little sister, is an immigrant. Some of them are legal, some are not. The fact is that immigrants fill a void in the American economy that Americans don't want to fill. I was born in the US... I just graduated college and I'm looking for a job... are you shocked that I'm not applying for jobs to pick oranges or clean motel rooms? Not that immigrants are second-class citizens (they're not citizens at all, in fact), but I guess you can call it social entropy... those who are not yet integrated into society are forced to take the jobs that nobody else wants. However, this also makes them necessary. There's no way a carton of Florida OJ would cost less than $4 if citizens had to be paid minimum wage to pick and process the oranges... and that's IF you can find citizens who want to do that. Even most American homeless people either wouldn't do it or they'd seriously mess it up (mental illnesses are highly common among the homeless population, and that doesn't mesh well with a 9-5). Just look at unemployment rates in US cities.... an illegal immigrant can come into almost any US city and have a job by the end of the week, so how can there be any excuse for an American citizen to be without a job? No, they aren't taking jobs away from us... we just don't want those jobs.

Anyway, this has become a rant. My point is that Mexicans get all the attention because they are the most highly visible and universally recognized immigrant group today. The Germans went through it, the Irish went through it, the Italians went through it... now it's the Mexicans' turn. The key to getting through this rite of passage is integration. This doesn't mean at all that they have to lose their Mexican identity, but they have to adapt to American customs, and the biggest obstacle is learning the language and becoming literate, even though many may not even be very literate in their native language. And they have to not be so proud of overpopulating the country... overpopulation is not good no matter who you are, unless you WANT the US to turn into the Mexico you left.

Oh, and I want to add that a huge strike against Mexicans in general, not just immigrants, is the contempt many hold for territories that once belonged to Mexico... as you stated, your family has been in California since it belonged to Mexico. That was quite some time ago, and if Mexico wants to raise a border dispute at the next UN meeting, we'll gladly dismiss them. It is bordering treason to think of that land as Mexican-owned, and as long as that attitude is propogated through generations (as it manifested itself in you), Mexicans will not be able to integrate because of that psychological "f-you, this was my land" mind set.

Answer 4

You need to get some knowledge-on the word immigrant. And what makes one.
If your meaning is Ancestors that is different-than everyone in the world is-except Adam and Eve . And we all came from Africa, (which is where by the rivers they think man began). Now any one can pick on the meaning of the word. But in most reasonable terms if you were born somewhere and still live there your not an immigrant. And most live by the reasonable meaning. Unless they want to be unreasonable!

You know why Mexicans people are noticed-common sense-because of the mass amount of people coming in not in an orderly way. Its has caused a strained on our economy. (schools, health, programs, insurance,crime and all that) Rather it was intended or not--its the results.
Open your eyes. Maybe there is hope for you.

Answer 5

Mexicans are more arrogant than any other people coming over and they expect everything for free. You ask why they are the only ones being noticed. Because they get all of these handouts and demand things they have no right to and then expect us to welcome them with open arms while insulting us. That is why people hate Mexicans and that is why they are the ones who get noticed mostly. You tell people to get a book, gain some knowledge. Take your own advice. You are in dire need of a history lesson. That is another thing that offends Americans. Stupid criminals saying that they were here first, that is the most ridiculous thing ever said. You seem to think just because you say something, that makes it true. You can't change history. You are an invader. You were not here first. Native Americans were here first, not you.

Answer 6

For some reason, the Mexicans on this board seem to be the only illegal immigrants coming forward. I haven't seen any one say they were from anywhere else.

We know not all the illegal immigrants are from Mexico, and we know our ancestors all - legally- came from somewhere else. I don't see what that has to do with not wanting to pay subsidies for the education and health care of poor people coming in from another country in violation of our immigration limits. Our own children's education in Southern California, for example, is now substandard. Hospitals that have to give health care to those who can't pay are going out of business and the cost of their health care is being spread amongst the rest of us. Because of that, 40% of Americans can't afford health insurance, it is so expensive.

I am opposed to illegal immigration because poor people use more services than they pay into the system in taxes, even if they pay all taxes, which in general they do not. That is why there are legal limits on immigration. People who come under those limits are welcome. Those who don't are stealing from taxpayers and stealing the chance for a decent education from our children.

You are young and have never had to plan for your children's education while also trying to set aside money for retirement when you can no longer work. When you have done that yourself, I think you will understand what we mean. Mind you, if you are rich, unlike most of us, the issue may never hit you. But that will only mean you are ingnorant of the problem, not that it doesn't exist.

Answer 7

I don't know what your definition of "immigrant" is, but I was born in the USA and so therefore I am NOT an immigrant in the USA. You are the ignorant one to even state this! No, we are NOT ALL IMMIGRANTS! Somewhere down the ancestry line, yes, we all had immigrant ancestors, but no, those of us born here are NOT immigrants. This has been explained in this forum so many times by now that I cannot believe you are still coming up with this BS. My dear, I think that you are the one who had better open up your eyes! And, the reason Mexicans are the main illegal immigrants that get noticed is because they are the largest group of immigrants and also because they recently drew the most attention to themselves with their May1st marches and demonstrations and protests - by doing this, they LITERALLY DEMANDED TO BE NOTICED! I certainly hope that there is hope for you to climb out of your cave or out from under the rock you live under one of these days.

Answer 8

They no speaka the langauge.Mexicans need to realize that when General Sam Houston captured Santa Anna he could have just killed him and invaded what is present day Mexico,instead he spared his life and purchased Texas.Later on he sold us more land.Mexicans tend to forget that their country was also invaded by the Spanish in the search for gold.They inslaved and slaughtered the Inca and Aztec tribes.I have a step-mother from Mexico who is very much just a typical Mexican,that believes that Texas still belongs to Mexico and that every white person owes her something.Nevermind that 98% of her family is here illegally soaking up a free education and whatever wellfare they can get by having babies on US soil,while dealing dope from their HUD homes.To me they are like a cancer that is killing our society slowly over time.

Answer 9

Because they are ILLEGAL and they don't care..They are using benefits that American citizens should be able to have first....Go into a grocery store any day of the week and you will see Mexicans with two carts full o fgroceries,,,,while we have to budget our money for groceries but they don't have to pay taxes so they get more money..They are taking away from the legals in this country and I for one am tired of it !!!! They are rude, filthy ignorant people and should all be deported back to Mexico .......Open your eyes see what is going on around you .........Then open your mouth and try to do something to fix it not stand up for it....You need to gain knowledge !!!!

Answer 10

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing and your little knowledge does not an intellectual make. The ignorance lies within yourself. You open your eyes and you will find that Mexicans make up the largest ethnic group of illegal aliens - accept the fact. Accept also the sure possibility of druggies, child-molesters, rapists, murderers and other criminals among the Mexicans. That's why citizens are up in arms against them. Quite rightly too!

Answer 11

Pure ignorance, my friend. Most Americans wouldn't even know where Guatemala or Chile or Colombia are. And it's in the same American Continent. That's another issue. Everybody from Alaska all the way down to Chile is AMERICAN because the continent is called AMERICA. Most Americans are just not well educated in geography.