>>So, is it wrong for people who have come here to have a special day to celebrate their heritage?
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>If their "National Pride" is Mexican, then their nation is Mexico.
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>My "National Pride" is based on being a US citizen, and I carry a US flag proudly. I'm not half American and half something else (hyphenated). My family has roots outside of the US. Those that came here became US citizens.
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>I realize that the current regime apologizes to the world for the sins of the US. Luckily they do not represent me. I am proud to be an American.
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>If people want to be Mexican, cross the border and stay in Mexico.
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This is nothing new and not limited to Mexican-Americans. Irish-Americans observe St. Patrick's Day. French-Americans observe Bastille Day. Polish-Americans observe Casimir Pulaski Day. Etc. etc. etc. It doesn't make them any less American or unpatriotic. I have no problem with this at all, no matter what the native country was.
You are looking at this way too black and white. Or should I say brown and white?
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