“our opposition to illegal immigration has been spun to appear as if we are anti Latino.”
Sorry but I think it goes much further than that. Most legal Hispanics respect the laws that prevent illegals from entering.
The truth is that there are many conservatives that are truly anti-Latino. Here at FR, there are many that always equate Hispanics with illegals, or believe that Hispanics vote Democrat because they are looking for handouts. Honestly, it can be very offensive, and I completely understand why it is presumed that Hispanics are not welcome.
Opposition to illegal immigration is fine, but you are right about embracing legal immigration. Assuming that we (legal Hispanics) are all La Raza members that hope to reclaim the US for Mexico, or that we are “browning” America, or that we are not Real Americans, is the best way to ensure that Dems remain in power for a long, long time.
“The truth is that there are many conservatives that are truly anti-Latino. Here at FR, there are many that always equate Hispanics with illegals, or believe that Hispanics vote Democrat because they are looking for handouts. Honestly, it can be very offensive, and I completely understand why it is presumed that Hispanics are not welcome.”
Bingo. John McAmnesty is one thing. ‘Juan’ McCain or ‘Jorge’ Bush as an insult is stupid stupid stupid.
I was very proud of Rush when he decided to have a monologue in Spanish to respond to the Obama ad against him.