How far is too far?

[ELIUD]

First off, I agree that the stupidity behind a "South of the Border" party is unbelievable and shows the ignorance and insensitivity of people who attend or throw these parties. However...

Originally Posted by Moony

I'm glad someone spoke up. As a product of Mexican (2nd generation) and Spanish (3rd generation) immigrants, I find people who perpetuate Latino/Hispanic stereotypes to be ignorant and harmful to our ethnic group.

But what about hispanic comedians like George Lopez and Carlos Mencia who make fun of these stereotypes as well? As a hispanic, I can't help but laugh and agree with a lot of the things they say - because in most cases it's funny because its true. The same goes for Lisa Lampinelli whom I love and bashes people of all colors, including whites. I'm not embarrassed to laugh at their jokes and I don't feel guilty about it either.

Originally Posted by Moony

...I have observed something, lately. It is socialy OK to make racist remarks regarding people of Latino and Hispanic heritage, but of course it is non acceptable to say anything of "African"- Americans or Asian Americans. Why is this? I'm sorry if this sounds incredibly stupid, but do blacks, asians, and whites feel they have a free pass to discriminate against the Latino world?

I think the racism you and I have experienced as hispanics has been felt deeply by blacks, asians and many other ethnic people including the muslim community. It's everywhere. Maybe you're referring to the recent uproar surrounding illegal immigrants, whom I feel are much more openly disregarded as a plague on our country, which I think is unfair.

Originally Posted by Moony

I don't know if any of this makes sense. What I'm trying to say is that Mexican Americans/Latinos/Hispanics seems to be getting the lowest treatment in the U.S.

Really I don't agree. Everybody who is financially burdened, uninsured or undereducated seems to be at the bottom of the totem poll regardless of their race.