People who don't like Latinos qua Latinos tend not to like Black folks either. And even if they hated Latinos exclusively, you really think anti-Black racists will be satisfied seeing anti-Latino racists have all the fun?
Hispanics Cite Rise In Discrimination
Immigration Debate Is Called a Factor
By Darryl Fears
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, July 14, 2006; A09Hispanics believe that discrimination has risen since the start of the congressional debate over illegal immigration, according to a survey released yesterday.
Even if your particular anti-Latino allies are of truly noble intent, you need to own your part in the results.
But they also think their group is more galvanized after the pro-immigration marches that resulted from the debate, and many believe they are on the verge of a major social movement, according to the survey by the Pew Hispanic Center.
"Nothing produces a sense of unity more than a common threat," said Roberto Suro, the center's director. "Feeling like you all face the same problem really brings people together. You can see that happening in these results."
...possibly including a Latino population that sees you as an enemy rather than competition.
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