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I think that the assumptions that are being put on the people on the streets in that just because they are different from the rest of the people in town that they are being discriminated against. The people are also assuming that all of them are illegal imigrants which probably in reality they are not. The thing that tipped me off is the colorful protest signs that the people are holding in the streets. a view from another angle is that they are not just doing this for their own area but for all of the people that are being treated just like they are.
The argument that is being addressed in the picture, is that we, the United States are not letting people from Mexico come into our country adn live here. they say that we are not letting them back into there own land because they were here before we were. This makes a very good point because we just came in and took over, but the reason we are not letting them in like we used to is because pretty sooon they will take over this country again, and we dont want this to happen.
The argument from this photo is about whether or not Mexican immigrants who did not go through citizenship processes to be in America are "illegal" or not and if they should be sent back "home". The sign claims that American citizens consider all Mexicans illegals solely based on their race. It also states that Mexicans were here far back in history, and therefore, are in their own home. Although Mexico did own parts of the US for a time, it is still wrong for people to flee across the border and never gain citizenship while thousands of other immigrants from Europe and Asia do go through the process correctly.
I think that the argument here has to do with all of the people crowded in the street. Obviously, people think that these Mexican people are here illegally, which may or may not be true. Clearly people are out in the street, protesting whatever movement is trying to be made. Good for them for sticking up for what they believe in. The people in the streets seem to be holding firm, even though others most likely disagree with their actions.
I think that the assumption is that the mexican people are feeling discriminated against just for their race. they are holding up signs that say that this used to be their country and that how can you be an illegal imigrant in your own country. I see the american flags flying in the back round so i know its in america the protest. im also pretty sure that it is in either texas or around texas, because thats where mexico used to own land in america.
I think that the protesters in the picture are sons and daughters, born in the United States, of illegal immigrants. They are probably protesting that just because their parents were illegal immigrants, they are not because they were born in the U.S. The implicit meaning is present when they state that they are in their homeland. This allows the reader of the sign to figure out that this means that they were born in this country.
The assumptions presented in this picture are that all Mexicans in America are illegal immigrants. They are trying to point out that they deserve to not be stereotyped or discriminated against and that most of them entered America just as any other immigrant.
However, with the amount of illegal immigrants rising every year it may be easy to make this assumption. Because Mexico's government is not wealthy enough to take care of their streets, these illegal aliens will continue to flee their country to find a good enough paying job for their family. When people's backs are against the wall, they will do whatever they have to in order to survive.
The image depicts people of hispanic origin and their struggle to attempt to make better lives for themselves. They are arguing that they should be considered legal as they believe Americans stole their land. This is kind of an odd thought, as they would descend from the Portugese and Spaniards, not Native Americans. While I do believe they deserve an equal opportunity to live in the states, I also believe that they should do it honestly instead of sneaking in and then guilt tripping us saying we "stole" their land. I try not to be too outspoken on issues such as this however; it is a touchy subject and should be conversed as such.
I feel the argument of these protesters are that so many people look down upon Mexicans as if they were not apart of this country and in all actuality they are. This land is there land just as much as it is ours, and they feel people should learn that just by checking their history. By reading their signs and seeing how many people there is, I can see that they are very serious about the matter and are looking for a change.
The argument is that because they are from Mexico, they are here in the United States illegally. It is based on the fact that many of the people from Latin America are here illegally. However, at one time Mexico had control of what is now much of the Western part of the United States. Illegal aliens came into view this past spring with the proposal of a bill that made being here illegal and punishable by law. Many of the people who come here from Latin America come here illegally, and it is a growing concern in the political world.
Based on the photo, I'd say people are assuming that just because someone is Mexican that means they are an illegal immigrant. Of course, this can't be true for every one of them. Many may be legal immigrants, some might be children born in the US to Mexican parents, or a dozen other possible scenarios. They want people to understand that being Mexican doesn't mean they can't be US citizens.
I think the assumption is just because people don't look like Americans they are categorized as illegal aliens. By what the posters say in the picture it seems to me that these people are protesting because they are being forced out of their homeland because of who their parents or grandparents might be. The people in the picture might have been born in America, but their relatives may not have been.
Based on the fact that the words "illegal," "Mexican," and "homeland" are highlighted I would assume that those are key words. I assume the argument is that the protestors are being judged by the way they look and/or their heritage. The signs indicate that the protestors are probably American citizens one way or another but are judged and treated otherwise. In another way of looking at the picture, the word "homeland" might mean that the land they are on was once owned my Mexico and so they would be legal because they are Mexican. The Mexican flags in the background is an indicator that the situation at hand deals mostly with Mexicans and the United States flag in the back indicates that they are proud Americans and want to stay in the U.S. Also, the word true story indicate that there is a hidden truth about the situation the protestors are in.
The people in the photo believe that Mexican citizens are native to the American continent and therfore not illegal immigrants to the United States.
Participants in the march suggest that if you do not agree with them that you research the history of the American continent and see for yourself who is, in fact, illegal.
While I somewhat believe that the rioters are correct, in a way they are not. I really do not want to pick a side to argue for because both have their reasons and both suck. The europeans back in the past did just go around and claim land that they felt had no owner because the people on it were inferior to them, but then again, where would I be if it wasn't for that happening. But that is in the past, for any nation that got claimed unrightfully is what happened and that can't be changed. The riot may be targeted toward racism toward them(ie any mexican joke about them not belonging here) may be frustrating, but simply put, every single race and color has to put up with this. It is just what happened in the past, while frustrating, it can't be changed.
The argument here is over illegal immigration. It appears there is a group of people of the Mexican race, that are protesting for equal rights. They feel that all Mexicans in America are being titled as "Illegals" when in fact many of them are American born, legal citizens. This group obviously feels that they have been discriminated against, rightfully so, and is practicing their American right to peacefully protest. They seem to be patriotic with American flags flying above them, and I think that this is a serious issue that needs to be solved in the near future. The Mexican race is just as imprtant as any other race, in making up what we know as the "melting pot" of America.
It appears that the protestors feel they are being treated as "illegal", when in fact most of them probably legally made their way into the country. What they are trying to point out is just because they are Mexican, it doesn't automatically make them illegals. Though some Mexicans do cross the border illegally, there are many that legally gain their citizenship, and they are being treated unfairly as illegal immigrants.
I think that this is somewhat apparent even here in Lafayette, IN. There are many many Hispanic people in this area and I happen to have some Hispanic friends. I've heard stories about how they have been mistreated and it isn't fare. I think that this was their homeland and I see where they are coming from, but we also have many people that are living here and not paying taxes. This is a problem because not only is it not fare to everyone else, but people that don't pay taxes still get to use the same amenities that taxpayers do.
~ that got pretty "taxy" but it's the season
I think that in this picture the Mexicans really want to just convey that they were native to this land from a long time before the people who actually live here now.. More than that most of them have probably worked hard for years and maybe now are asking for an elevation in their status.. They are termed as "illegal immegrants" regardless of whether most of them are or are'nt
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