The Anti-Latino Rhetoric Of Immigration
Immigration has always been a topic discussed in the United States and in countries all around the world. It is a topic with history going back hundreds of years. Lately immigration has been one of the most talked about topics in the United States, mainly due to the recent presidential elections. Immigration is an ongoing topic with many different points of views both good and bad, like any other topic. In order to change these attitudes and make a change, people need to come together and come to the conclusion that they need each other. They need to realize that something can be done without hurting others, and this is something that needs to be stated nationally.
The newly elected president, Donald Trump, has displayed a very negative attitude …show more content…
Instead, the history behind the topic shows why the anti-immigrant and anti-Latino rhetoric was triggered when someone, such as the President of the United States, began to make such remarks about immigration and about Latinos. The United States is a very wealthy country with many benefits and opportunities. Since day one, people have been fighting for this country and have been giving their lives to protect and serve the country and its people. The patriotism that American citizens have is very understandable. Some of these people might believe that Latino immigration might ruin what they have worked so hard to build. Just as President Trump once said “When Mexico sends its people ... they’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.” This is the mentality of many Americans today, and that is something that they do not want in their home country, which is understandable. On the other side, the reason people migrate is because they are leaving something that was atrocious. Many people who migrate to the United States are escaping their country's violence and poverty to give their children a better chance at life. If we can understand each other’s battles and concerns, we can work together to come up with a solution that benefits both
The newly elected president, Donald Trump, has displayed a very negative attitude …show more content…
Instead, the history behind the topic shows why the anti-immigrant and anti-Latino rhetoric was triggered when someone, such as the President of the United States, began to make such remarks about immigration and about Latinos. The United States is a very wealthy country with many benefits and opportunities. Since day one, people have been fighting for this country and have been giving their lives to protect and serve the country and its people. The patriotism that American citizens have is very understandable. Some of these people might believe that Latino immigration might ruin what they have worked so hard to build. Just as President Trump once said “When Mexico sends its people ... they’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.” This is the mentality of many Americans today, and that is something that they do not want in their home country, which is understandable. On the other side, the reason people migrate is because they are leaving something that was atrocious. Many people who migrate to the United States are escaping their country's violence and poverty to give their children a better chance at life. If we can understand each other’s battles and concerns, we can work together to come up with a solution that benefits both