[kellynla]

I can't vouch for the Hispanics in Florida but I can definitely vouch for the Hispanics in CA. You have to differentiate between Hispanic-Americans and illegal immigrants. Hispanic-Americans who are predominantly Mexican-American citizens in CA who are conservative, pro-life and pro-family Catholics. The Hispanic-Americans are hard working, patriotic tax-paying citizens. Those Hispanic-American citiizens are just as much against GWB's amnesty plan as the majority of non-Hispanic-Americans.

[DustyMoment]

I'll concede that we are both generalizing and revert my previous comments to apply only to illegal immigrants. There are a lot of fine Hispanics in this country who work hard, pay their taxes and support the American way of life. My intent was not to impugn them and, by being less careful with with terminology, I inadvertently did.

I don't care for lawbreakers, and that's what illegal immigrants are. They have not earned citizenship in this country because they broke our laws and don't deserve Bush's amnesty.

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!!

:-)

[WilliamofCarmichael]

RE: "The Hispanic-Americans are hard working, patriotic tax-paying citizens."

No question. In addition they have a proud military history winning more Medals of Honor than any other group, I believe.

Traditional Democrats were hard working, patriotic tax-paying citizens, too. Dem rats run the Party today but the rank and file are still hard working, patriotic tax-paying citizens, mostly.

As they leave today's Democrat Party it's because they are opening their eyes -- not because Rove, et al. are pandering to the corrupt Mexican government. IMO.