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Old Jan 26, 2010, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by KathyM View Post
Thanks Vickie - but that's what I don't understand. Why would Mexican men, women and children be considered the symbol of "carefree and happy?" What do you think makes them so happy and care free?

In Phoenix, in particular, the Hispanic heritage IS one of celebration. I am well aware of the other side of the coin as I worked in civil rights enforcement for 11 years. Trust me, I've seen the ugly. Because I am a blonde anglo, I've heard the slurs, the bigotry, the epithets of disparaging terminology coming from people who are totally clueless when it comes to the harm they do with the simplest comments.
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Thanks for this!
KathyM, lonegael