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Originally posted by Gary
What racism have you experienced recently? I'm just curious. I'm hispanic too. Born and raised here in the U.S. I actually like Trump.
His comments on illegal immigrants are harsh and rude, I admit. BUT my parents applied for my family in Mexico to come in to the U.S. LEGALLY. They are still waiting 11 years later. it's kind of not fair that my family has to wait 11 years and someone can just hop over the border and come in here within a few days. He mentioned this in a interview/
Trump's wife and his mother are immigrants too. They came into this country legally. I guess this is why he is so harsh on illegal immigrants.
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If your parents have applied to come here legally 11 years ago, how were you born in the U.S.?
I was at waiting a table at my job and when I greeted one of my customers the first thing they tell me is "oh WOW, you can actually form a sentence in English!" in a slow, demeaning manner.
Not being the most confrontational person and wanting to keep things professional, I just smiled and replied with "yes, what can I get you to drink?"
The guy (in front of his family of 4 who did not flinch at his actions) followed it by "go back to Mexico, wetback. How are you even working here if you're an immigrant?"
Humiliated, I had to go back to my manager to have her take care of the mess and chose to leave home for the day. Smh.
All this while being the only latino worker at the restaurant.
I'm not even Mexican??? Nor am I illegal??? Mess.
That was the first (and I am hoping the last time) I have experienced this kind of attitude towards me, even while growing up in white suburbia.