| In modern times and most noted in the Southwest is the hatred of some Americans for Mexican-Americans, and not just those who sneak across the boarder in search of a better life.
They want to get rid of all those Mexicans, to put it blunt. And you often hear slang words used to discribe that bloc of people by some Americans, but not all of us by any means are supportive of such "eliminationism" ideals.
The Governor of California had to withdraw some of his statements but it is clear he (as a leader) advocates such eliminationism motivations.
Things are starting to heat up relative to that situation.
People are joining private groups to "montitor the boaders" with their guns loaded.
Students in highshools are bloc-ing together to fight the Mexicano bloc, even black kids are gang waring with the Mexican community gangs. A new generation is coming up - soon to leave school to join our mainstream culture.
Is this just human nature? Like tom cats that do not like other tom cats? Or is it something else that was "learned" and not natual.
We are not even close to what happened in Germany but close to what happened in the south after the slaves became independant. But now that the spanish americans have got so much notice as the new minority they have had a little more say so in politics, before they were unseen and unheard. not in TV shows (as Mexicans) and not noticed much by the music industry (with only one or two exceptions). Now that they are the new underdogs they are getting more roles on TV and in Movies and are big time stars in the music fields. A odd paradox within our culture. But as "Ugly Betty" .... hmm? Interesting?
I buy and sell "collectables" as my current occupation. A few years ago pioneer stuff was the hot item, now the fastest selling "vintage items" are things hand made from Mexico as well as Native American items. Cast iron pots have taken 2nd place to Mexican folk art at the collector's store.
And on ebay.
And mexican food is sweeping the southern USA even with us white folks, and a lot of the brand foods in stores have gotten a little hotter or have more spice then before. Even Jeff Foxworthy eats breakfast at Taco Bell.
It is a love hate relationship white folks have with other races. Lets hope this stays in balance so that the unfounded resentments do not overpower our sense of what is reasonable. PS - that love-hate attitude is a two way street on both sides of the fense. (and yes - the fenses are still up but not as bad as they once were).
Are we really going to have nine more "parts" about this topic? |