[demolishhollywood]

. . . but we should not forget those of Mexican descent whose forebears lived north of the Rio Grande long before the river became an international border.
It's never a valid argument to say that, because somebody's ancestors were killed, oppressed or defeated, that they have some excuse to break the law, or gain special privledges. This is the same logic people use to argue for slave reparations... makes me sick!

[Racehorse]

Racehorse: . . . but we should not forget those of Mexican descent whose forebears lived north of the Rio Grande long before the river became an international border.

demolishhollywood: It's never a valid argument to say that, because somebody's ancestors were killed, oppressed or defeated, that they have some excuse to break the law, or gain special privledges. This is the same logic people use to argue for slave reparations... makes me sick!

Sorry you're feeling ill. But, either I miswrote or you misunderstood. I oppose illegal immigration by anyone and believe the law should be as strictly enforced as possible. I also adamantly oppose so-called slave reparations, special privleges, etc. etc. etc.

I do understand . . . as I tried to point out . . . why words like wetback, greaser, beaner should not be used over the public airways.

Now, I did love the Frito Bandito and that little doggie that got LULAC so mad . . .