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i am a women of mexican heritage, but first & foremost i am an american, born & raised. that is not to say i am not proud of my mexican heritage, because i am. i speak spanish, try to cook mexican meals, i come from a big loud mexican family on the east side of l.a. but i will always identify myself as american 1st & i take pride in that.
that being said, i am tired of people assuming that because i am a mexican women, that i am pro illegal immigration & i'm a liberal democrat & i need some "champion" like antonio villaraigoisa to speak on my behalf. none of the forementioned is true. i believe if you are here illegally, you need to be deported & absolutely should not reap the benefits of our tax paying dollars. i believe if come to the U.S. to work, live and play, you should learn engish. i believe you shouldn't get preferential treatment simply because you're a minority. & i'm tired of being told i "sound white" simply because i speak properly. i guess i need to sound like a chola.

2006-09-01 18:32:49 · 5 answers · asked by Peanuts 3 in Society & Culture Other - Society & Culture

i guess this isn't much of a question, but more of a rant. just looking for thoughts on the topic.

2006-09-01 18:33:41 · update #1

oh, and for the record also, my grandparents have been here since the 30's. they came over legally, got their residency and then their citizenship. in other words, they did it the right way, and to this day they are contributing members of society and thankful for the oppurtunity this country gave them.

2006-09-01 18:35:38 · update #2

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Then you would love this site.
http://www.wehategringos.com/index2.shtml

don't worry, im on your side.

2006-09-01 18:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

If you are proud of your Mexican heritage, then be faithful to your Mexican heritage. Do not turn your back on your brothers and sisters who are in the exact same situation as your Mexican ancestors were some time ago.

Mind you, I'm neither a US citizen (I refuse to say "American"), nor trying to become one, or to move (legally or otherwise) to "your" country. So, no personal feelings are affected by your statements.

2006-09-02 01:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

rant away, your honesty is refreshing. I am proud of my heritage too. mongruel.
a little bit of everywhere.

2006-09-02 01:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by sllyjo 5 · 0 0

i believe the same when it comes to immigration but im conservative

2006-09-02 01:39:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i have to say you are very well spoken on the issue and I very much agree with you.

2006-09-02 01:36:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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