Ashman, I think that you misunderstood my position, or perhaps I did not explain myself well enough.
I am not against legal immigration (I would not be here otherwise). I am not against people holding on to the traditions of their ethnic heritage. I think that's a good thing. On March 17 I am Irish, on Conce de Mayo I am Mexican, on Columbus Day I am Italian and on Surrender Day I am French
I think that our country is better off because of its diversity. Having said this, however, I am very troubled about people who come here, do not bother to become U.S. citizens, still feel political and economic allegiance to their country of origin (as opposed to cultural and historical ties). They don't see themselves as Americans and waste no opportunity to criticize the country that has given them refuge and the people who have opened their doors and hearts to them. That's what gets to me and that's the opinion that I seek to express with this thread.
The Mexican government has every right to criticize American actions. I have the equal right to express my opinion about Mexico's position. I just don't think that foreigners who live in the US and benefit from our system, and feel no allegiance to the US, have any right to criticize our actions. If you don't like the US you don't have to live here.
Just my opinion!
