Giving Mexicans Credit Where Credit Is Overdue

   In the late 1840s, the United States and the Republic of Texas stole a fair-sized chunk of property formerly belonging to Mexico and its people. The land stolen was massive and included all or parts of Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada.

   After stealing that land the government at the time voided virtually all land claims made by any Mexicans currently residing on those lands then sold and granted them to others, even if those Mexicans had lived there for generations.

   During the 1930s when America was experiencing an economic depression various groups and politicians rallied for and passed legislation that would effect Mexicans living and working in the U.S., giving the authorities an easy path to jail or deport them. Then, World War II arrives and most of the male population joined the military or got drafted into it. Before long there was a dire need in this country for laborers to harvest the vast number of crops in the fields, and to our rescue came thousands of Mexican people to do the job.

   Although this was a mutually beneficial situation, without their help, we would not have been able to produce the amount of food needed to supply not only this country and its military, but the massive amount of food we were shipping to desperate countries like England and Russia.

   The abundant prosperity experienced by the U.S. after the war and throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s let many people in this nation realize financial growth and wealth accumulation, but just as African-Americans were stifled in the opportunities allowed them, so were the Mexican-Americans marginalized in their quest to attain the "great American dream." Sure, they can pick our lettuce and cherries, but don't ask us for anything else.

   Throughout American history we have treated the Mexican people with contempt and disregard, when they have contributed as much, if not more, to the reasons this nation has prospered. And now We are again facing high unemployment and financial difficulties in America, so what's the answer to the problem that the Republican party espouses? Deport the illegal aliens! (meaning Mexicans of course.)

   It's the Mexicans taking all of our jobs that's causing these problems. Of course the vast amount of these "illegals" are doing jobs regular Americans would rather not have to do. These "illegals" are working their asses off for pay that is far below what they deserve. Yet, you never seem to hear them bitching about how deplorable the conditions are, you just see a proud, hard-working people that are truly grateful for the opportunity to advance their situation in life, while we usually can be found doing nothing but complain about our jobs.

   It has always pissed me off about how the Mexicans get treated in this country and I believe it is high time we recognize the huge debt of gratitude we owe them. So on behalf of the people of the United States, Thank you for putting up with our shit and we will try to do right by you in the future.

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