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Almost everyones family in the u.s. was started by immigrants who just swarmed here,so why so mad at mexicans?


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I think it is because when my Grandparents came here from Sweden & Ireland, they promptly learned to speak English and wanted to become citizens. They took menial jobs (seamstress, janitor) but gradually bettered themselves, and wanted to become Americans. They never would of taken a handout or expected the rest of the US to learn to speak their language. I think that is why people have a grudge against Mexicans. If they want to remain Mexicans, they need to go back to Mexico, if they want to become Americans, they need to act like an American. Pay taxes, vote, pay their own medical bills,learn to speak English, etc.