As a 7th generation Texan, I don't think calling myself or any other U.S.-born American of hispanic heritage a "legal" is anymore appropriate than calling Charlie Daniels a "legal". And, we do speak out very loudly, but the MSM doesn't cover it. A press conference at the National Press Club on May 1 is pretty loud. What am I supposed to do? Tattoo it to my forehead? And why should I speak out any louder than the average FReeper? I frequently do news interviews about issues surrounding the particular business I'm in, as well as community charitable causes in which I'm involved, and I'm proud to do that, because THAT'S what most of my life is centered around, JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER AMERICAN OUT THERE. I think it's called assimilation.
There you go with all that touchy feely stuff. I did not intend to have any negative intent in my post. If you took it that way it is your problem. When I said all legals I was including myself and I have no idea when my family migrated here but it has been long ago. And I am glad you are speaking out as I am.