I don't understand why so many Americans are agaisnt Mexican illegals crossing over and trying to make a better life...
1. I have never seen a Mexican in a corner begging for money, they rather wash dishes or mow a yard than to beg like I've seen many Americans do.
2. Why do Americans always go to " MEXICO " to vacation if they dislike us???
2006-12-02 11:33:10 · 7 answers · asked by Pixie 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I was born in Mexico City..and i've been here since the age of 6....I pay taxes too, I speak fluent English and Spanish !
2006-12-02 11:44:32 · update #1
I am not a mexican, but I do think you asked a great question, I never have seen a hispanic out in the freeway exit asking for money, instead I see them on the corners selling mangos, and corn.
How many of us born and raised americans would go out to the fields and pick strawberries out in the hot sun, for minimum wage or less??? We take prode in our college education, put how on earth are we supposed to get our food, without these people who just want to provide for their families.
America, once belonged to the mexican, and it's unfair, when people ask to who america belong to, because history books themselves talk about how we gained this precious land, and all the immigrants that came on boats from europe for the american dream too. America belongs to immigrants, and taking a close look at it, mexicans are'nt really the immigrants here, hey this was their land before
2006-12-02 11:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by antz1230 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In Reno, Nevada, the majority of the homeless people I see are Mexicans or other Hispanics. I did actually see one beg for a cup of coffee in a McDonald's once, so one can't say that Mexicans never beg.
Most Americans are upset because illegal immigrants do not have to pay taxes to enjoy the same kinds of social services and protections that US citizens and legal immigrants have. At the bank where I work, because we are obviously unable to provide a Social Security number or other tax identification number for illegal immigrants, they do not have to pay taxes on the interest that is earned on their accounts. Some also do not like the fact that most of these illegal immigrants do not attempt learn any English and expect everyone to be able to speak Spanish. It is the same when an American travels to a foreign country and expects everyone to speak English. Many citizens of these foreign countries are eager to be able to practice their English, but hearing people always ask, "Do you speak English?" gets a little annoying after a while. The same goes for most illegal immigrants who speak only Spanish.
If one is going to live in the United States, they should have to pay the same taxes as everyone else and they need to be able to be more transparent in American societies.
2006-12-02 11:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the fact that "english" will be the 2nd language in the U.S. in years to come alerts a lot of us. I'm not against anyone coming into the country. I am opposed that there are many jobs that we cannot get unless we speak spanish. I am opposed that when I go through the drive-thru at McDonald's, there are times when I can't understand the employee and they can't truly understand me. I am opposed that stores have been developed called "La Carniceria"---that are made specifically for hispanics. Has segregation started again? In certain areas....absolutely.
Why are we against marijuana if it can grow naturally in areas?
We do not live in a perfect world, what we all have to realize is that we are "One Planet People" and we have to respect that.
Yes I have my opinions, but they are my own. I share them when they are asked.
I have not been to Mexico nor do I plan on going there.
2006-12-02 11:47:10 · answer #3 · answered by phoozball 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
- I have no problem with them crossing the border; I have heard stories of how some South/Central American countries became jobless:
- Let's take Banana Republic for example; they would go into let's say Nicaragua and start selling bananas at a really cheap price, cheaper than what the natives were selling them for. So the native customers would buy bananas from Banana Republic. Instead of putting the money they earned from selling bananas in Nicaragua back into Nicaragua's economy, the Banana Republic would put it into America's economy; thus the product you have today
- The only problem I have is the Mexicans who think they are better than blacks; I have no love for them and in a way feel sorry for them
2006-12-02 11:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why can't you make a better life in your own country?
If you are so dis-satisfied with the way your country is run, do something about it!...
....Instead of going to other countries and avoid paying their taxes.
Americans go to Mexico, presumably, because they like the people and the country. It doesn't mean they want to take back 40 or 50 locals back with them because they love them so much!
2006-12-02 11:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The only problem I see with it...is we are paying taxes...you aren't...and you still receive services from the state....and speak english that is so frustrating...
2006-12-02 11:41:15 · answer #6 · answered by atchisons2006 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
who does America belong to?
2006-12-02 11:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋