I mean, aren't they of European decent, just like white Americans?
No one would say hating Britons, Germans, or French is racist (it may be stupid or hateful or whatever, but not racist). What about Mexicans? Hispanics in general?
And don't blast me, I DO NOT HATE MEXICANS, but I think it is a valid, honest question...
2006-10-13
10:41:32
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I guess the main question is "Are Mexicans a race, or just another country of spanish speaking european white people?"
2006-10-13
10:47:40 ·
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Hi, my name is Erica Lopez! And I'm a Mexican. I just thought I'd get that out of the way.
In regards to your question, it is racist to hate Mexicans. Because they are a race. Though there are some, like my grandfather, who are of pure Spanish descent, most are mestizos, a mixture of Spanish, Aztec, and Mayan blood. I'm technically a mestizo.
In regards to other Hispanics, the same rule applies. Each has it's own individual race, so hating them is racist.
Hope that helps. And even if you hadn't put the "I don't hate Mexicans" in, I wouldn't have accused you of it. I'm not one of those people that always clamors for an opportunity to label someone a racist. =D
2006-10-13 13:05:51
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answered by Love, Jealous One, Love 3
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Hating an entire race is racist. They're sorta blurring the line between illegal Mexican immigrants and all Mexicans. When they say "i hate immigrants" you'll notice later they'll say something about Mexicans, Mexicans aren't the only illegal immigrants.
Not really. I think Mexicans are mixed with Spaniards and Native Americans but in a way i guess they are.
2006-10-13 10:44:08
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answered by Anonymous
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you mean dislike. Your question is biased. If you say dislike then you might get more response. Yes someone can dislike a group but not necessarily be a racist. You have to act, educate, or prevent something from someone of different color to be considered a racist.
2006-10-13 10:45:03
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answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5
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It's very biased and discriminatory. Mexican is not a race, it's an ethnicity. If you prejudge a whole group of people and stereotype them then that's racist.
2006-10-13 10:52:10
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answered by Anonymous
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I see what you're saying.
It's not a true "RACE" identity to be Mexican...
Never thought about it before, but it's interesting now that you've posed it.
I guess technically you wouldn't be a racist - you would be a bigot or prejudiced.
2006-10-13 10:46:00
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answered by ? 4
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no, if you consider the three races are caucasion, *****, and asian. A bigot might be a better term.
bigot
Main Entry: big·ot
Pronunciation: 'bi-g&t
Function: noun
Etymology: French, hypocrite, bigot
: a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices; especially : one who regards or treats the members of a group (as a racial or ethnic group) with hatred and intolerance
- big·ot·ed /-g&-t&d/ adjective
- big·ot·ed·ly adverb
2006-10-13 10:47:32
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answered by lobo 4
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simply using the word hate is already being racist........... maybe you can say dislike, but even then you cant judge a whole ethnic group just by some bad experiences you might of had with a few people,
2006-10-13 10:46:51
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answered by **** 2
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all of us have prejudice to three degree against different human beings at one time of our lives or all of our lives, regularly because of the fact we don't understand the guy or nationality or race. In different events our prejudice is in keeping with what different human beings say approximately different ethnic communities, or to what some human beings of those international locations have carried out. in the process WWII, jap human beings have been segregated and dealt with rudely because of the fact off what Japan did at Pearl Harbor. Why some human beings do in comparison to Mexicans? Many Mexican everybody is here illegally, some bleed the financial device utilising our materials (like well being and welfare), being takers yet no longer givers, sending the money decrease back to Mexico rather of spending it here the place they're employed and a few proceed their criminal existence started in Mexico here (as one in all them advised me a pair of weeks in the past). however an identical could decide for those human beings that stay in Mexico or Brazil and don't have the terrific of reputations. even with the undeniable fact that, even between those residing here illegally, there are various that furnish a favorable impression by ability of being tricky and straightforward workers. they like a greater advantageous existence for his or her babies and teach them to be sturdy electorate. i think of that we could constantly no longer degree all with an identical yardstick and that we could constantly provide each and every person the prospect to coach himself to be a worth citizen. to boot, many proud human beings descend from Europeans that got here here illegally too. a number of those "Mexicans" are third or 4th technology human beings that have been born interior the south and nonetheless communicate Spanish of their properties. Or they could be from different Latin American usa. So a "Mexican" label might desire to no longer in great condition. attempting to verify his call could be greater advantageous. in spite of each and every thing, he's someone purely like yu and me. i pass to a Mexican area very almost daily, the place I truthfully have met super human beings, whom I truthfully have found out to savour or perhaps admire. They artwork tricky and are unswerving friends. Get to appreciate that guy in school. He might desire to sense remoted for being diverse, yet who's conscious, you are able to desire to discover that he's a huge person who purely desires of project to have friends and be a pal.
2016-10-02 06:46:08
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answered by riesgo 4
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YES!!i think mexicans and porto rico and thoses places very sexy ,friendly,beautiful humans .dont know why
2006-10-13 10:45:52
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answered by Lady Santa 5
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let's see, if you are from MEXICO, then you are MEXICAN...duhh......and yes, it is wrong to hate any race of people that you do not know..... they are not european.. any form of racism is PURE IGNORANCE!!
2006-10-13 11:21:24
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answered by Anonymous
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