Suppose you are a media analyst. OK. Explain please why do you fear Aztlan and Hispanic-Latino Immigrants ?

Question

The Latino culture & electoral vote , our Hispanic language, and our growing Mexican economic and political Power, has become a pivotal factor for polticians of both parties.
Our population is changing.... America is growing and progressing aproaching new markets and new frontiers.
It is nothing you can do about it!
You and me, they and us, are part of it.
God bless Democracy!

Answer 1

My standard Aztlan reply:

The myth of Aztlan can best be explained by California's Santa Barbara School District's Chicano Studies textbook, "The Mexican American Heritage" by East Los Angeles high school teacher Carlos Jimenez. On page 84 there is a redrawn map of Mexico and the United States, showing Mexico with a full one-third more territory, all of it taken back from the United States. On page 107, it says "Latinos are now realizing that the power to control Aztlan may once again be in their hands."

Shown are the "repatriated" eight or nine states including Colorado, California, Arizona, Texas, Utah, New Mexico, Oregon and parts of Washington. According to the school text, Mexico is supposed to regain these territories as they rightly belong to the "mythical" homeland of Aztlan. On page 86, it says "...a free-trade agreement...promises...if Mexico is to allow the U.S. to invest in Mexico...then Mexico should...be allowed to freely export...Mexican labor. Obviously this would mean a re-evaluation of the border between the two countries as we know it today." Jimenez's Aztlan myth is further amplified at MEChA club meetings held at Santa Barbara Public Schools..

The book, paid for by American tax payers, cites no references or footnotes, leaving school children totally dependent on their teacher to separate fact from opinion and political propaganda. The book teaches separatism, victimization, nationalism, completely lacks patriotism towards the United States, and promotes an open border policy. The book is 100 percent editorial -- the opinions of the author.

Answer 2

Most people fear (or despise, may the case be) what they don't understand.

Mexican immigrants (and I'm going to say Mexican speaking of all Hispanics, because Mexicans are the vast majority of Hispanics in the USA), both legal and illegal, have, for starters, a different native language. They have their own traditions, customs, institutions, holidays, idiosyncrasies, holidays, tastes, culture, taste in music, etc. etc.

They also (the majority, not all of them of course) look "different" from a "typical" American, that is, a direct descendant from the "founding fathers", who were of English descent. Many white red neck racists consider Mexicans an "ugly" and "impure" race, because it's a mix between Spanish Europeans and indians.

To top it off, it is a fact that many Mexicans are leechers who only come to the US to take as much as they can, and send the proceeds back home; they're not interested in the culture, language or customs of the US; they just want a "quick buck". But again, although that's not all of them, sadly that's the image most non-Hispanic Americans have of them (smart-aasses).

In short, the real fear white Americans have about Hispanic/Mexican Immigrants in general, is that they will destroy the "real image" or "real face" of America, which is that of the Anglo-Saxon English people (the founding fathers) who created the country, but they seem to forget that the US forcedly took from Mexico a big portion of its territory, Mexican residents included (California, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico, parts of Colorado, Wyoming, etc. about century and a half ago).

Finally, not all media analysts are afraid (or against) Hispanic/Mexican people. Only those who are close-minded or right-wing radicals are. But ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, no matter where the people come from, is a very bad thing, and all media analysts should denounce and despise it and yes, criticize and reject both the illegal people who invade the country and the US government who doesn't do anything drastic on purpose, because it is controlled by "special interests", which are benefited by cheap labor.

Answer 3

Aztlan only exists in your mind, and if it ever shows any signs of developing, as fast as it roses, as fast it will disappeared, stop dreaming the impossible dream. Did you already forget the British, the Japanese "Empire", Hitler and the "German Empire", and all the government allies we have???? Democrats and Republicans fight each other but for the survival of the whole country, they all be one. Yes, there is a lot than can be done about it, money talks and many, many, many billionaires together can do a whole lot more than the number one alone.

Answer 4

I dont fear Aztlan as it doesnt exist except in some peoples minds. I dont fear any immigrants. Our country is always changing and I have no fear. We only want the immigrants to go the legal way and become citizens.

Answer 5

You can't lump all hispanics into the illegal category. Also you can't even lump them all into the immigrant category.

The Latino culture is smart enough to determine what is right or wrong and for the most part...anyone waiting in line the legal way is going to be opposed to illegal immigrants and they are not going to support them just because they are also Latino.

If you are supporting illegals you are simply disgracing the US as well as your own people by making it harder for them to come here.

NO ONE that I know of is against legal immigrants or any of the things you are talking about. BUT before you boast your stand, think about this...How long have african americans been here? AND have you ever seen a black president yet???

Answer 6

I'd like to listen an answer coming from Lou Dobs or Bill O'railey.
Good question!
Viva Aztlan!

Answer 7

No one fears Aztlan because it hasn't existed since the Mexica left Utah almost 1,000 years ago.

If you mean the movement, well that isn't feared either since Chicanos haven't agreed to exactly what the movement IS. In fact, Chicanos are as divided in their loyalties and priorities as any other group.

Even within my family, there are arguments as to whose welfare we should support, that of Mexicanos or that of Chicanos born and raised here.

The issue of immigration is a tough issue that every country has to deal with in its own way. Would you prefer for us to deal with immigration and ethnic divisions the way Mexico deals with them? Mexico jails and deports illegals. Ask the Indios of Chiapas how Mexico deals with minorities.

You are correct: God Bless Democracy.

Answer 8

Yes, there is something we can do about it. I wouldn't encourage a child past the age of 6 to believe in the tooth fairy or the Easter bunny, why would I encourage adults of any culture to perpetuate a myth like Aztlan? And ILLEGAL is ILLEGAL and has nothing to do with race. It's ILLEGAL!

Answer 9

People fear the boogie man that doen't make the boogie man anymore real.
Fearing Aztlan doesn't make it anymore real either.
If you can't turn Mexico into Aztlan- you sure as heck aren't going to do it America.

Answer 10

I fear uncontrolled population growth. Illegals are uncontrolled. I could care less what their nationality is.

I fear the destruction of the ecosystem, the inability to feed people and plagues that will be the result if not controlled.