Paul Rodriguez is a very well-known Latino comedian. He was recently asked his opinion on the illegal immigration issue, and I think his response is pretty interesting. I can’t help but wonder how many other Latino/Hispanic Americans feel the same way?
From The Dallas Morning News:
Question: The illegal immigration issue is a hot-button topic right now; how is that being handled in the Latino entertainment community?
Rodriguez: I disagree with my Hispanic brothers. You cannot serve two gods. You cannot have dual citizenship of Mexico and the same for America. I am American; God forbid that we go to war with Mexico, because I know which way I’ll point the gun. “If Mexico is so good,” I tell them, “why leave?”
My parents left because they were starving. I am grateful to this country, and I will lay my life down for it. I feel that if you’re in America illegally, you’ve got two options: You fix your status and get legit, or leave. We should be more in favor of deportation than the non-Latinos, but my brothers don’t feel like that.
What part of illegal don’t they understand? Think about it: Both political parties are talking about reform, but that’s just what it is – talk. We’re a nation of immigrants, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do things.
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April 21st, 2007 at 9:44 pm
You know.. As a hispanic female, I am glad someone like him said the things he said. I think more latinos feel the same way and won’t say anything. I say come here the right way or get the heck out. I am SO GLAD HE SAID WHAT HE DID!