They showed the Mexican protesting on TV but wouldn't show the Americans why?
539557
The media is owned by liberals and there agenda is to change America into a socialist country, so they only show what would help their cause, The big wigs that own the news media are Democratic liberals, they also own all of the newspaper media so that's why the newspapers are slanted also. So most of the time you can't believe what you see on TV or read in the papers, you have to remember there is probably another side to the story, the side they don't want you to see, and you witnessed this process so be where. Thanks for telling us.
541218
The protests have an un-wanted effect on Americans period.\nNot just white people.\nThere protests sent a messgae of how much they dislike this country. That does not help their cause one bit.
607203
Too bad those of us here legally don't get together and boycott and see how that affects things.  What was the important effect - people off work, kids staying out of school away from their free education.  They should be in Mexico parading and boycotting for their own Country to change for the better.
406968
I don't think that there are protest planned in New Mexico. \n\nAll immigrants should supports the May 1 boycott. Those people who say bad things about the people are just AFRAID that the U.S. government will find out what will REALLY happen without immigrants.
814959
Because the American public has no understanding of reality.  They are led by emotion.
627381
This will not happen, because the US will not let it. The US has become aware of this problem and will take steps to avoid this.  Since the illegals have made themselves noticed by protesting for their rights, now the American people have taken notice and will pressure our government to take action.
769091
I think its been long forgotten....I have read it as well, and know about the violations.....Perhaps that is why there is some hidden animosity from the Mexican govt. towards the US govt....They don't want to drudge up the past, because the last thing they want is a war with US....We are neighbors....
569583
This was a flower sellers, it had nothing to do with telling the government that they suck.  Also, your details are incorrect also.  It should read "Why DON'T Mexicans protest their..."   So there ya go.
402920
thanks,  we must know !! even if its stomach turning so many Americans are clueless i see this crap in my town all the time\n\n\npancho : looked like a racist rallies to me \n i thought they  left to be part of America not turn America into mexico doesn't that make sense? if you saw a picnic\nfull of white people in mexico with american flags saying this is our land and were taking it back .  with spray painted pictures of white people looking all militant and crap.saying  white and proud you would be outraged so you are racist  their proud of ca ca mexico .
605973
pure ignorance\n\n\nit is a good question one they have no real answer for they say things like racist ,Americans wont work that's a lie ,grow up well mexico needs to grow up ,go march the streets for change there you have eyes on you will do something for your people there make a difference for there and quit mooching off of America ,i mean your proud of this place that is corrupt you should show that you want to be here by denouncing mexico that would only make sense
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Americans don't only focus on Mexicans on the issue of immigration, which is what I'm assuming you're asking about.  Part of this issue are the unprotected borders between Mexico and the U.S., and if you recall, it has been per posed that a wall be built to help protect these areas.  There are many reasons for this, on of the most important is to stop illegal immigrants from passing, Mexican and otherwise.  It is very possible that people associated with Al Quaida and many other terrorist groups could enter Mexico and then the United States undetected by anyone.  What has been per posed by Bush and many others is that along with protection of our borders, there is a need for a worker program so that foreign people working in this country can be monitored, not prevented from entering.  I don't think that anyone denies that Mexicans and many others from foreign countries are a vital part of our workforce here in the U.S., but because of recent events, the United States must boost security along it's borders, ie, Mexico and Canada.  I think that the a majority of media attention is focused on Mexicans because there are so many people (of all nationalities) that come into the U.S. via the Mexican border.
497838
Because people didn't vote for him!\n\nGet over it!\n\nIt's just a TV show!
546963
Considering they are illegal, and not citizens, they have no rights and are not entitled to any freedoms in this country. Thusly, it is considered civil disobedience for them to protest. However, it would be considered profiling if law enforcement were to round up Hispanics in a protest, based on assumption of their legal status.
475213
There will be a small effect. Americans wont care about the protest but employers might care that they're losing work! And Maybe the politicians should make all immigrants SPEAK ENGLISH in America. Our Schools Teach kids Spanish here but do you think in Mexico they learn english there. Of Course Not. Learn English. Aprender Ingles.
253111
Well I live near L.A. and driving home from work yesterday I saw no less than 10 people on the sides of roads and at bus stops waving Mexican flags and urging cars to beep.  It is nice to see them so vehemently praising their country.  So then why do they fight to stay here?\n\nThey are protesting because we are passing (or trying to pass) a national law that makes it a felony to be here illegally.   There are many nuances about this bill that make people upset, mainly that churches will have to check papers before offering charity aid to people.  This won't fly (due to separation of church and state), but other than that piece, this bill is a good idea.  \n\nThey come here and take jobs and don't pay (enough) taxes, and drain on society, but get mad when we "insult their mexican heritage".  Then go back to Mexico.  There is no law that says we have to open our gates.  Look at other countries where getting a visa is next to impossible.  We should be more like that.  This is simply my opinion.
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Reactionary laws?  That's friggen hysterical.  It's already against the law to enter this country without going through the proper channels, hence the term (as un-PC as it is) ILLEGAL ALIEN.  \n\nNow, as far as counter protests and marches, we have several things going against us.  \n1. We don't have a close knit network to get the word out.  There's a website here and there but there's no coordination between sites.  \n2.  Concerns about being viewed as racist.  So what if the issue isn't about race?  So what if it's about people, regardless of color, who are INVADING our country?  The media and the Hispanic/Latino leadership in this country will try to smear ANYONE who organizes a widescale protest.  \n3.  Fear of being retaliated against.  \n4.  Lastly, I believe a lot of Americans feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem and frustrated that the American government isn't enforcing its own laws.\n\nI say we treat illegal aliens the way they treat them in their own countries.  For example, here are a few of Mexico's laws.\n\n"Only Mexicans by birth or naturalization and Mexican companies have the right to acquire ownership of lands, waters, and their appurtenances, or to obtain concessions for the exploitation of mines or of waters. The State may grant the same right to foreigners, provided they agree before the Ministry of Foreign Relations to consider themselves as nationals in respect to such property, and bind themselves not to invoke the protection of their governments in matters relating thereunto; under penalty, in case of noncompliance with this agreement, of forfeiture of the property acquired to the Nation. Under no circumstances may foreigners acquire direct ownership of lands or waters within a zone of one hundred kilometers along the frontiers and of fifty kilometers along the shores of the country." \n\nArticle 32: "Mexicans shall have priority over foreigners under equality of circumstances for all classes of concessions and for all employment, positions, or commissions of the Government in which the status of citizenship is not indispensable. In time of peace no foreigner can serve in the Army nor in the police or public security forces."\n\n Foreign-born, naturalized Mexican citizens may not become federal lawmakers (Article 55), cabinet secretaries (Article 91) or supreme court justices (Article 95). \n\nAccording to Article 33, "the Federal Executive shall have the exclusive power to compel any foreigner whose remaining he may deem inexpedient to abandon the national territory immediately and without the necessity of previous legal action."\n\nNon-citizens are forbidden to participate in demonstrations or express opinions in public about domestic politics.  Article 9 states, "only citizens of the Republic may do so to take part in the political affairs of the country."  Article 33 is unambiguous: "Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country."\n\n*In response to the answer below:\n\nIt's not a complex issue.\nThey ARE criminals.  They broke the laws of this nation by entering without going through the proper channels.  Many of them use stolen or forged identies and social security cards, which means they are breaking MORE laws.\nBusinesses do not need their labor.  Businesses need to stop undermining the foundation of this county and discontinue their law breaking activities.  Who the hell do you think did the work before the last 12 million illegals came here?  Do you think Americans would sit and starve if illegals didn't pick fruits and vegetables?  I guarantee you they would NOT starve.\nJefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt are spinning in their graves over the invasion of this country and the government's lack of action to stop the influx.\n\nTheodore Roosevelt Advocates Americanism, 1915\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Yes...they are very nervous, the "demonstrations", the disrespect of the flag, the "everything" was a colossal mis calculation on the part of the illegals and their supporters. Talk about open foot insert mouth. Nobody gets away with trying to strong arm the Americans, the concept alone makes me laugh. They were so blatantly cocky and egotistic that they have no idea how to even start damage control. This attempt at trying to intimidate American politicians is weak and reeks of a last ditch effort to salvage some respect for their cause. Illegals do not have the voting power (or right) to make any changes at all. America should speak with ONE voice (which should be in English). America should have diversity in it's people but unity in it's culture. America is not served well by having radical ethnic groups trying to lobby on behalf of people who have committed an offense against a principal law of a nation, namely it's sovereignty. Especially when that very country provides a legitimate and formal welcome.