Are You Tired Of The Use Of The Race Card When It Comes To Illegals?
544758
You know, I've started to counter it with the following:\n\nI don't like the Mexican culture.  If I did, then I'd live it.  This isn't racist.  If the Mexican culture liked the white or black culture, they'd live that instead.  So, WHY would I want to give permanent residency to a bunch of freaking illegal aliens that aren't supposed to be here AND they represent a culture that I don't care for.  Furthermore, ANY illegal should be deported, so I'm not just picking on the Mexicans.\n\nNow, for those of you who think I'm racist, consider this:  You have a chosen culture.  I'm sure you have a PREFERRED culture.  Some may say that there isn't a Mexican culture.  NO, that' wrong.  If you need proof, come to San Antonio.  There is Mexican culture everywhere.  Some is good, much is bad.  Like speaking Spanish when you should be speaking English.  Or the chaotic mating ritual on Southwest Military Drive on Sunday.  That's a really great place.  Low riders, drive-by's, and ethnic pride abounds.  Perhaps this is just the poor Mexican culture.  So, since most illegals Mexicans are poor, wouldn't this just compound the situation?\n\nThere are many hispanics that live the mainstream lifestyle.  They're minimally ethnic, never speak Spanish, and get a good job.  This is mainly a matter of class status.  Color/ethnicity is almost irrelevant.  I don't think that anyone is wrong if they are trying to defend the culture in which they live.  And last I heard, cultural bias is not illegal.
445272
I'm so sick of people assuming that, because I am anti-ILLEGAL immigration, that I'm racist and anti-Mexican. First of all, I'm not racist against anyone and second of all, like many people in my position, I'm against ILLEGAL immigrants from ANY country, not just Mexico. Anyone who comes to this country (no matter their country of origin) without following the legal channels is breaking the law...it's that simple. It's easy for those illegal immigrants to claim racism because it diffuses the attention away from the real problem...which is the fact that they're breaking the law everyday that they stay in our country without obtaining proper LEGAL documentation. \n\nSince when is it a bad thing to expect the citizens of this country to be law-abiding?
970832
You know maybe I'm different.The race card has no effect on me.Its simply to detract you from stating your point of view.I don't care what anyone calls me .I know who I am.I know whats in my heart.So call me anything your heart desires.I will still be anti illegal alien,I will still support the Border Patrol and the Minute Men,I will still be against amnesty.And I will still be very proud to be a native born American that loves her country.Words are not bullets they can not hurt you unless you enable them by reacting to them.Words hold no mysterious power over what kind of person I am or how I'm going to react to something some one labels me with.\nI am a woman that is very secure in my views and my outlook on life.
1083894
Oh my when I or anyone I know start looking at people who look different than us and trying to decide if they are illegal or not.....well that is the day we should just shut ourselves up in the house with our cats and Dr. Phil.\n\nI am so glad that I and those I love are so completley oblivious to "that" part of this immigration crap.  We don't judge people and think they are OBVIOUSLY ILLEGAL because they play "carnival music"....we play boy bands a little too often ourselves, or park cars in the driveway (we have quite a few that my husband calls "fixer uppers"), or comment on how many live in a home.......we don't have alot...but would hate for someone to comment if all 6 of my husbands brothers and their families came to visit.\n\nIt is all general.....some just distort the details to fit the circumstance.\n\n\nPeace.
822584
Good question, I guess those who are on the losing end of an argument get all mad and take it out on others the only way they can. I have recieved several violation notices which I reply and argue my side. These people will try using the race card and name calling when they know that they are wrong. They have no other form of defense and they think we will back down. I will not. I am for my country enforcing it's soveriegn laws and policies.
309241
racist want white supremacy, the people you and I encounter with want illegals out because they think they are avoiding the law, which might be true, but still they don't know of any hardships these people go through when risking their lives to cross the border. I am not making excuses for them but realistically how are they going to point out all illegals? Hard workers who are illegals come here to do what their little prissy hands won't, and they say illegals are taking their jobs. i highly doubt they and their ancesstors sprung from US soil, literally.
571797
Yes to all.  They are racist.  The worst part is they accuse us of being a racist.  Have you ever been to the DMV and everyone else is speaking spanish including the employees?  I have and it's an ugly feeling but because I'm not one of them I can't complain otherwise they'll accuse of being a racist.  sick and tired of that word.
338175
Mostly, yes. Some people are against any forms of immigration - legal or not - because it lets more of "them" in and all that.\n\nHowever, enforcing immigration laws and forcing people to enter the country legally is in no way racist. It's just that people are so sensitive to things nowadays that playing the race card is a viable tactic. Which is sad, very sad.
515126
Some Mexicans love it enough to break the f***ing law!!  GODDAMMIT!! I am SOO F***ING tired of hearing about this "rights for illegal immigrants" bullS**t!  they broke federal law coming here, then have the gall to say they want citizenship?? F**K THAT!  I dont care!!  I pay my f***ing taxes, and dammit, build a big f***ing wall if you have to.  There are too damn many illegals in this country now, and I live with more than half of them in SoCal.  For God's sakes, with the immigration protests, illegals brought down the American flag at a SoCal High School and raised the Mexican flag, with the US flag underneath, and upside down.  If you proud Americans aren't pissed about that, there's a problem.  That is BULLS**T!  and i think our f***ing president, despite being a MORON, should understand that, and PREVENT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION, not grant known felons CLEMENCY!
108533
yes i there still is. but it is in little dribs and drabs here and there. People are so afraid to be out and out racist that they say and do things quitely. For instance they may not give a black person as much work because they think they are lazy and not dependable. They may not serve them at a resturant because they think they won't get a tip. (See the question about black people at resturant). What makes me mad his how white people get mad when we say that actions against us are racist. but what they don't seem to understand is that if you are so upset that we play the "racecard" then stop dealing it! know the reason why we feel the way we do  and have some empathy. Look I am not blaming todays white youth for the problems of slavery. but if you know the history you would try to change it!
1037413
Like parrots they repeat over and over. They can't go any further because so far those claims are dead. We will do the Jobs. We have just as many poor. We don't break the law-and if someone does and are caught they get punished. They are not -honest. Their poor are not coming here (proved fact-the majority are not the very poor)-just the I want more. They are not respectful-and do not want to be. The race card is dead. What else can they go on?
396321
No, they just play the race card because the socialist wing of the latino movement is trying to manipulate the common American hispanic into allowing citizenship for illegal aliens.  If you'd asked most American hispanics about their view of illegal aliens prior to this fracas, I bet most would've been in favor of sending the illegals back home.  But now that the marxist/socialists haven gotten a hold of the issue they've confused the topic with their rhetoric.  \n\nThe goal of these socialists is the delude the average all-American hispanic into letting the 10 million illegals get citizenship, and then the socialists bank at the election box on the imported socialism from Mexico.  The typical Mexican-American is not pro-socialist, and I don't think they realize they're being manipulated.\n\nAnd if you don't think they are socialist, just do some checking into the leaders' backgrounds.
1084750
It's not about race or ethnicity. Illegal aliens come in all colors. It is not about Mexico or any other specific country. It is about enforcing the immigration laws of the country.
685267
Pro ILLEGALS will use anything as an argument.  The issue is LEGALITY and not race.  They know that.
427829
If idiots could fly, this would be an airport! All these illegal supporters - listen to yourselves! You want to blame other people for the illegals getting bogus SS cards? Law abiding citizens (Pancha, pay attention!) will say no to a criminal act, whereas the criminal does what comes naturally to them - they break the law! Enter illegally... get bogus SS cards & screw over law abiding Americans... try to downplay it by saying it's minimal... this is what we law abiding people call the "criminal mentality". And yes, you all have it! Have a nice night!
641137
There are SO many I respect on immigration.....YET do not agree with.  \n\nYou mentioned DAR.....he is perhaps the only one who isn't 100 percent one sided.  By that I mean so Pro he can't see Con....or likewise.  \n\nI love the passion of some of these people.  I wish this passion could be bottled and sent to DC.  That is the only place we (any of us) are going to make a difference.\n\nAlso....my stance on holding the employers responsible has never wavered.  If you choose to call these people felons....well than you damn well better call the employers felons.  \n\nStill everyone uses the race card....that is not significant in this crisis......until you get a poster who says...."Because a Mexican did this to me.....or because I lost my job to a wet back".  Well than how do we not expect racism and call it out. \n\nGood question.....I probably could have answered better....but I happen to be one of those "bleeding hearts" that get posted about so often.\n\nPeace
720056
Not really.\n\nCuz if I find out that its an illegal, then I just call the immigration department and watch them go bye bye.