Why Do New Mexicans Celebrate Pancho Villa?

Question

On March 9, 1916, Pancho Villa and his men rode into the fort at Columbus, New Mexico, and killed 18 American soldiers.

I read in the paper some time ago where this day is celebrated now by New Mexicans.

What are you celebrating, can you tell me? The act of war against the United States perpetuated by Pancho Villa, et al? Americans dying by bullet and bayonet, by fire and smoke?

You're probably not likely to read about the latest Zogby poll in the usual sources since it tends to cast a great deal of doubt on those who support massive illegal immigration from Mexico. Namely, is it wise to import millions of people who have a low opinion of Americans? Why not import people who have a high opinion of America and support our people and our system? Why ask for trouble when it's not really necessary?
http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/004829.html
will our future with these people be like that of israel ?
two questions ok

thanks dar i will check that out

LaContessa
i never celebrate that ?

Answer 1

Same reason new Americans celebrate independence day. it,s part of our culture.

Answer 2

Because most are not America by nature, or for the same reasons that a city in Florida celebrates a massacre every year of when a pirate came and killed many of them. I tend to go with the former.

I think it's time for a third party: (thank for the site)

Answer 3

Very interesting link, particularly if you follow links within links within links to try to get to the actual survey. From one of those internal links, this quote:

"Mexicans Say Southwest U.S. Belongs to Them;
Shouldn't Need Permission to Enter U.S.
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Americans and Mexicans have widely divergent views of border issues, according to a new poll by Zogby International.
Zogby found that a large majority of the Mexican population believes the southwest territory of the U.S. rightfully belongs to Mexico, and that Mexicans should have the right to enter the U.S. without first obtaining U.S. permission. By contrast, Zogby's survey of Americans conducted within a few days of the Mexican poll shows a large majority supports reducing immigration levels and wants the military deployed along the border to protect the U.S. from illegal immigration.

Zogby's poll found that 58 percent of Mexicans agree with the statement, "the territory of the United States' Southwest rightfully belongs to Mexico." Only 28 percent disagree, and 14 percent are unsure.

A similar majority, 57 percent, agree with the statement, "Mexicans should have the right to enter the U.S. without U.S. permission," while 35 percent disagree. Seven percent are unsure."

Answer 4

Why do you care? Why do all Americans party and raise hell on Cinco de Mayo? My friends restaurant is full of anglo americans drinking margaritas all evening long....

Answer 5

maybe cuz it was just 18 soldiers?
why do we celebrate columbus day? u know how many people he probably killed?

Answer 6

every one has to have a hero even if the person was a bandit

Answer 7

Hey .. great link ... have never seen that site before .. thanks ... :)