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Re: There’s Been No “Immigration Debate,” Only Anti-Mexican Posturing

Luis Toro — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:20:13 -0000

I'd like to think so, but . . . It isn't like Mexican immigration is new. There was a big wave during the Mexican Revolution in the 1910s, for example. And there have been Mexican immigrants in Colorado since the Gold Rush. I don't think the analogy to European immigrants has held so far, but I hope you are proven right.

Re: There’s Been No “Immigration Debate,” Only Anti-Mexican Posturing

greenchiledem — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:52:15 -0000

Please join us in Solidarity I know its a busy time of year, but please help us fill the churches and demonstrate that Colorado is opposed to DHS raids and show support for those who will have not Christmas this year.

Simultaneous Statewide Prayer Vigils Friday December 15th, 7pm

The Greeley community will protest the raids and call for comprehensive immigration reform with a candlelight prayer vigil at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Greeley on Friday, December 15th at 7pm.

Denver - Friday, December 15th, 2006 - 7:00pm

A Candle Light Vigil In Solidarity With Immigrant Families!

St. Cajetan's Church

Re: There’s Been No “Immigration Debate,” Only Anti-Mexican Posturing

Leslie Robinson — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:17:31 -0000

Time Will Change Our Attitudes Let us not forget that about 60 years after the Irish were on the bottom rung of the immigration ladder, we elected an Irish president, John F. Kennedy. Hopefully, our children will be wondering what the big deal about Latino immigrants was all about when they are our age.

Re: There’s Been No “Immigration Debate,” Only Anti-Mexican Posturing

Wendy Norris — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:37:51 -0000

thank you for the guest commentary, Luis I must admit that I never cease to be amazed at the lack of historical context most Americans have when it comes to immigration.

I grew up in working class neighborhoods of the industrial rust belt where factories where a panoply of religions, cultures and languages from the old country that peacefully co-existed with native born Americans. One could easily substitute "Mexican worker" today in conversations about Irish, Italians, Poles, Serbians, etc., that occured 100 years ago.

America didn't go to hell in a handbasket then when we had similar global problems with hegemonic nations, fascist states, and fragile economies.

And American won't go now.