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The 1968 walkout
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your argument sir is fundamentally flawed. You note that two years ago 50,000 immigrants lead a march, and if you remember students also walked out of their classrooms in protest. Where do you think they got that idea? Hmmmm.... let me think. The 1968 WALKOUTS. In fact the HBO special "WALKOUT" played only weeks before the actual walk outs two years ago. Giving teachers and students ample time to discuss the imporatnce of freedom of speech and freedom of assemblly. So that protest two years ago would have NEVER accord without the historical precedent in 1968.
2. Mexican protest and complaints are generally ignored by the American public, because their causes usually have no bearing on Americans. Their causes are either related to La Raza or Illegal aliens. That also explains why Mexicans are often looked at as outsiders even when they are actually citizens. If Mexicans really wanted to make the rest of America proud and notice them as true peers, they'd stand up against illegal immigration and the gangs that infest their communities.
3. "Most Mexican Americans didn't agree with him so they let their kids drop out of school. Union teachers did nothing to stop them. They still do little." Profoundly ignorant. Blame the (union) teachers for parents letting their children fail in school. Teachers work their butts off trying to ensure kids meet the curriculum and pass their classes. Most burn out after only a few years. The burnout problem can be laid directly at the feet of people like this author who find it easier to blame unions & teachers than tackling actual problems. Pathetic.
4. This is ref. to mr. martin's comment. Mr. Martin obviously is not cognizant of what these folks have been through or are going through and doesn't care. If it were something that concerned issues that were related him and his particular ethnic group, he might mostly be interested in what was happening. If it bothers you that much, just go on to the next article in the paper. nobody is forcing you to read every word Mr. Martin or understand what is happening. later!
5. by all means...march away. You have managed to prove that the illegal immigrant invasion is intended to change america dramatically....and prove that you believe americans have no say in their future. Fabian Nunez openly supports a group that calls for the creation of Aztlan...he gave the keynote address as the group marched on washington. he openly calls for his race, and his race only, to hold the mayors office in all major california cities. he is a racist. it is up to the immigrant groups to show their respect for americans and this country.
6. The main point I think this man is trying to get across is: Get off your butts and quit demanding that our government do something for you and go do it yourself. This sense of entitlement is the whining of spoiled children. Who is going to listen, heed or help a bunch of people who won't do anything for themselves, except complain? As for illegal aliens, they are criminals.
7. As a Mexican- American woman, I can say that the walkouts matter. We learn about them at schools, and wonder to ourselves why do parents allow their kids to forget about their future dreams and the opportunity to live a much better life. I'm a woman in my early twenties, who attends CSUF. I have to work for my present to enjoy my future. If all the schools in Southern California were taught that phrase, how many kids will continue with their education, and give California a much better reputation. So yeah the walkouts will continue making HISTORY.
8. It must have mattered or you would not be writing about it.
9. This demonstration is clearly not forgotten; Mr. Contreras remembers it with a bitterness that is not explained. It's not possible to draw nice neat lines of cause & effect in social movements. They have many aspects, & they all overlap and support one another. That there was a larger demonstration years later does not tell us that earlier ones were ineffective. Using his measure - big problems still exist - every demonstration and victory right up to this very moment has been a failure. We do have big challenges, & we will continue to fight in many ways, near & messy. Perhaps Mr. Contreras will let go of his anger & join the effort.
10. This is an incredibly negative and pointless commentary
Submitted by: ollin
2. Mexican protest and complaints are generally ignored by the American public, because their causes usually have no bearing on Americans. Their causes are either related to La Raza or Illegal aliens. That also explains why Mexicans are often looked at as outsiders even when they are actually citizens. If Mexicans really wanted to make the rest of America proud and notice them as true peers, they'd stand up against illegal immigration and the gangs that infest their communities.
Submitted by: Robert
3. "Most Mexican Americans didn't agree with him so they let their kids drop out of school. Union teachers did nothing to stop them. They still do little." Profoundly ignorant. Blame the (union) teachers for parents letting their children fail in school. Teachers work their butts off trying to ensure kids meet the curriculum and pass their classes. Most burn out after only a few years. The burnout problem can be laid directly at the feet of people like this author who find it easier to blame unions & teachers than tackling actual problems. Pathetic.
Submitted by: Andre
4. This is ref. to mr. martin's comment. Mr. Martin obviously is not cognizant of what these folks have been through or are going through and doesn't care. If it were something that concerned issues that were related him and his particular ethnic group, he might mostly be interested in what was happening. If it bothers you that much, just go on to the next article in the paper. nobody is forcing you to read every word Mr. Martin or understand what is happening. later!
Submitted by: tom 54
5. by all means...march away. You have managed to prove that the illegal immigrant invasion is intended to change america dramatically....and prove that you believe americans have no say in their future. Fabian Nunez openly supports a group that calls for the creation of Aztlan...he gave the keynote address as the group marched on washington. he openly calls for his race, and his race only, to hold the mayors office in all major california cities. he is a racist. it is up to the immigrant groups to show their respect for americans and this country.
Submitted by: MB
6. The main point I think this man is trying to get across is: Get off your butts and quit demanding that our government do something for you and go do it yourself. This sense of entitlement is the whining of spoiled children. Who is going to listen, heed or help a bunch of people who won't do anything for themselves, except complain? As for illegal aliens, they are criminals.
Submitted by: Randy L.
7. As a Mexican- American woman, I can say that the walkouts matter. We learn about them at schools, and wonder to ourselves why do parents allow their kids to forget about their future dreams and the opportunity to live a much better life. I'm a woman in my early twenties, who attends CSUF. I have to work for my present to enjoy my future. If all the schools in Southern California were taught that phrase, how many kids will continue with their education, and give California a much better reputation. So yeah the walkouts will continue making HISTORY.
Submitted by: L.M.
8. It must have mattered or you would not be writing about it.
Submitted by: George
9. This demonstration is clearly not forgotten; Mr. Contreras remembers it with a bitterness that is not explained. It's not possible to draw nice neat lines of cause & effect in social movements. They have many aspects, & they all overlap and support one another. That there was a larger demonstration years later does not tell us that earlier ones were ineffective. Using his measure - big problems still exist - every demonstration and victory right up to this very moment has been a failure. We do have big challenges, & we will continue to fight in many ways, near & messy. Perhaps Mr. Contreras will let go of his anger & join the effort.
Submitted by: Alfonso Gonzales
10. This is an incredibly negative and pointless commentary
Submitted by: Martin
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