why do people from mexico hate being called mexicans?
452318
I know several people from Mexico, and they are proud to be Mexican. Yet people from Mexico dislike being called Mexicans in a context which indicates them as being stupid, incompetent, or "lesser" than another person or race (wouldn't you?). This is especially common in the United States. It's not right, but it happens nonetheless.
241134
You have to be kidding....that's a pretty blanket question. You are assuming that "all you white people" have the same opinion of mexicans. I call that stereotyping. Are you seriously saying that every white person you have come into contact with doesn't like you? If so, you need to move away from whatever prejudiced town you live in and explore America a little more. \n   To be a little more specific, this white person doesn't hate Mexicans, but I do have a problem with ANYONE who comes into America illegally. It effects more than just our population numbers, you know.
600530
I agree. I am mexican and love Mexico and its people. Although, the mexicans that live in Mexico are much different than the ones living in the U.S. But still, I think the majority of mexican people are humble, nice, sweet and very lively. ITs very ignorant for some people to say bad things of Mexico and their people when they have never even traveled to Mexico.
1181763
The people of Canada and Mexico don't get upset...this is an internally fabricated gripe.\n\nAmerican is the abbreviated name for United States of Americans and not necessarily a self-given name. \n\nPeople all over the world abbreviate USA Citizens as this.\n\n...Just as people all over the world abbreviate United States of Mexico citizens as Mexicans.. \n\n...actually they would also be able to claim the title of United Statesians \n\nThe "USA is arrogant to call themselves Americans" controversy is a nonsensical inspiration of USA bashers
594732
How can you be a racist for not wanting ANY ILLEGAL PEOPLE IN OUR COUNTRY....GET IT THROUGH YOUR HEAD, THEY BROKE OUR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWS BY COMING HERE, then they say Mexico is so GREAT, If it is so GREAT, GET THE H-LL OUT OF THE U.S.A.   I can see being proud of your heritage, but if you were SO impressed with Mexico, then why did you come HERE??   GET THE F-CK OUT, GO BACK TO THE SO CALLED GREAT LAND OF MEXICO.............and YES, I expect to be called a racist for stating a proven fact, I lived in the barrio of San Jose CA....This is not only to Mexicans, all illegal immigrants....It is just the majority are Mexican...
1099984
Hate's a very strong word I wouldn't use, but the team I always want to see lose is Mexico (Concacaf rivals), and their coach is more annoying than any of their players, which is saying a lot.
1013579
Because they don’t know any better. Way back then in history, Spain was called Hispania. Since our language (Spanish) was introduced to us when Spain’s conquistadores came to America , we are consider Hispanic and not Latinos. People who are Latinos are people whose language come from the Latin language. Spanish does too, but Spanish originated in Hispania. \n\nSo I think that it may have to do more with people wanting to severed any of their national origin from Spain. In Spanish speaking countries we call Spain “La Madre Patria,” “The Mother Country.” I know people from a lot of Hispanic countries and I feel that Mexicans are the ones that resend Spaniards more than any country. \n\nIt may not be ignorance, it may be that people who want to be called Latinos feel that they want a special title for themselves. It’s similar to people from the US calling themselves Americans. They feel that that title belongs to only them, the truth is that it doesn’t. It doesn’t matter if you were born in Canada, US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Brazil, or any other country in the American continent, you are an American because you were worn in the American continent. It would be like the British calling themselves Europeans and every body else in that continent are just French, Germans, Spaniards, etc. Or the Japanese calling themselves Asians and every body else in the part of the world are just Koreans, Taiwanese, Cambodians, etc. You are an American, European, Asian, African and so on because you are from those parts of the world and not because you come from a specific country.
533898
That is easy. Lots of Americans Hate. Not just Mexicans. You see The liberals hate the Conservative Christians but they love Dogs, Cats, Cows, Trees, Mice, Birds, You see over here you can kill a unborn baby and the government will pay for it. But if you kill a spotted Owl you can go to prison and people will spit on you. Basically if you are a gay tree hugger that is OK but if you are a Christian with family values they hate you. Mexicans are just the latest on the who to hate list; no big deal.
112109
Prejudice is a result of ignorance, and it's very ugly.  The people saying that Mexicans are stupid should be pitied.  They are ignorant, and that's a lot worse than stupid.
616218
There is not so much hatred towards Mexicans, but, the media hypes up the racists in America and those racists feel empowered to make a stand.\n\nMany people forget what a good trading partner Mexico is, as well as a politically and militarily stable neighbor, who is also a US war ally. \n\nThe US also makes lots of money trading with Mexico.\n\nAll governments, our own included, are very corrupt. One of Mexico's main problems is their inability to attract corporate investment in their country.\n\nTheir isn't enough existing corporate infrastructure to attract big dollar investments.\n\nIn addition, Mexico's rampaging drug trade doesn't help much either. Interesting that these anti-Mexican politicians and citizens blame Mexico for America's problems, but are silent or non-supportive of Mexican initiatives to control the drug trade. Creating a stable environment for foreign investment is key to economic development.\n\nThe federal government successfully pressured President Fox to recall his support for a bill that would legalize the possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use. This would have freed up thousands of Mexican police officers and soldiers for the war against the big-time smugglers and drug lords. We did not support Mexico on that one.\n\nDuring Hurrican Katrina, the Mexican Army sent two emergency kitchen convoys to the affected areas. They were given permission to enter because the US government couldn't feed their own people. The Mexican Army didn't ask anyone what their nationality was: if someone was hungry, then they were fed.\n\nDuring Hurrican Katrina, the Mexican Navy sent a medical ship to Louisiana to provide emergency medical treatment to anyone who needed it, and that ship was busy! Again, no one was asked what their nationality was.\n\nThe US government never thanked the Mexican government for their support.\n\nThat is an example of a conscientous neighbor, and what do we do? We criticize, insult, and disrespect. \n\nEver visited Mexico? It is a beautiful and wonderous country. Millenia old ruins of step temples, beautiful coral reefs for scuba diving, quaint Maya villages to visit and the list goes on.\n\nEnough with the anti-Mexico tirades already. Mexico, the Mexican government, and Mexican illegals are not to blame for the problems America has. Americans who are truly concerned about the direction our country is headed in needs to look inward. . .
578406
First of all just so you know my background is German, Irish and English my wife is Dominican (Spanish speaking). I can only think of two things. 1) They are ignorant! 2) Mexico is one of the largest countries, so it is more noticeable. Plus, how can anyone say that Mexicans are taking all the jobs when other Americans won't even do that type of work? I appreciate them, 'cause if it weren't for them then the fields of fruit and veggies would not get picked. I'm from CA and now I live in NY. There are so many other immigrants here too. At one time Western United States used to be Mexico and the "White Man" took it away. People are just plain ignorant or stupid. Don't let it bother you, hasta
614289
It's not just Mexicans..that's generalizing..there are those kinds of people in ALL races.\n\nThere are trash in all races, shapes, colors, etc.\n\nI don't think the people who ARE saying that stuff actually have a coherent thought in there head about. They are just following the crowd and automatically Claiming all Mexicans are bad.\n\nI know some great, wonderful, Mexican People..but i also know some bad ones..just like i know some great American People..AND some trash Americans too.
1128439
I know there are a lot of immigrants that are not white.  The reason people focus on Mexicans is because they are trying to use racism to get their own way with immigration laws.  Also Mexicans make up the majority of immigrants to the united states and they are relatively well organized when it comes to protesting.  This makes them more of a threat to the white American way of life.
583409
I've heard from Mexicans in Mexico that the term gringo came from the military of the US. The battle cry "Green Go".I can't attest to the accuracy of this explanation. We are all known as "Bolillos" which is a white bread roll in Mexico.Gabachos,guedo pronounced"wedo" these terms refers to the light skin.It is very common to call people nicknames referring to their skin color hair,shortness,tallness etc.These usually aren't meant as insults or racial slurs.
339319
First of all, please don't generalize Mexicans.  It's rude and ignorant.\n\nSecond, Americans do that in other countries too.  They go to places overseas and get pissed off because everything is not in english.\n\nImmigrants do make a concerted effort to learn the language but there is a learning curve.  \n\nEveryone is blowing this way way way out of proportion (thanks to Bush).\n\nThere are people in this nation that do speak english and are worthless and want everything for free and take for granted what they do get for free.\n\nAmerica is about getting opportunities you cannot everywhere else.  If you don't like it, get the hell out.
605801
that mexicans are stupid and that they should go back to mexico
863048
Illegal mexican immigrants don't want to be American, they don't want to learn English, they want the benefits of American jobs and welfare. They come here hating Americans, hating America and carrying their mexican flag in marches across our country. It's an invasion and should be treated like an invasion. Tough military force, arrests of undocumented workers, deportation -- that is the way to stop the flow. Obviously our government doesn't want to secure our borders and stop the invasion - but why?