I WROTE THE AUTHOR. HERE IS HIS REPLY.
Dear Mr. Doug,
You have not made a point at all, considering that my article in now way poses an assertion that could be possibly answered with your reply. For that to be the case, I suppose you would have to argue that Mexican Americans, or any other American, has no right to be critical of misperceptions of our country and thus try to correct them. This is the best country on the face of the Earth, which is why it's so important for us to do what we can to maintain it that way. This requires searching our hearts and acknowledging our faults, then making peace with them. Or would you argue that being a patriot means saying nothing? Or do you believe that only certain Americans are allowed to speak?
I respectfully suggest you read my article again with this in mind.
Best,
Oscar Villalon
Book Editor
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newsletter@[mailto:newsletter@] Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2004 1:16 PM
To: Villalon, Oscar
Subject: THE ALAMO
If America is such a terror for Mexicans, why are they sneaking into our country by the hundreds of thousands?
We all know everything is wonderful in Mexico......---SNIP-----
I think I've made my point. Your article is leftist pablum, and our many hispanic friends (and loves--including my wife) agree.
Doug