Thanks for the kind words: "Their favorite FRee Republic discussions are articles written or posted by Mia T, MeekOneGOP, Steyn, and Grampa Dave. You made their list today, Mark. You'll be discussed at noon. My seven year-old girlfriend, Monica, called then sent me an email linking me to your post. Seven years old! And already a FReeper. Because of folks like y'all."
I'm in total agreement with you re the Hispanic Americans I have know, particuliaryly since we moved to California in 1971.
" the Hispanics I've been exposed to in my 52 West-Texas, Redneck years are . . .
1. . . . strongly pro-family.
2. . . . devout Catholics.
3. . . . proud, hard working, and have latched on to the American Dream with an inspirational passion."
Lets add one more category, and that is the high numbers of young Hispanics volunteering for our military. The Hispanic/American, who is our painter of choice has two nephew in the Marines. He tried to enlist after 9/11 and was told there was no re demand for a 50 year old painter. His nephews signed up for the corp, and I think that they have re upped. They were in their second tour of Iraq when he and his crew painted our house this past spring.
You're right, Grampa. How could I leave that one out?
Like many other cultures, I've seen my share of Hispanics who aren't Super-Citizens . . . but my Hispanic friends would compare favorably to any other ethnic group. White, brown, black, red, pick any color you want and my Hispanic friends would hold their own.