That I actually enjoy many parts of the Hispanic culture. I love the food, love the family oriented members. I love the way they take care of their elders in the hospital, and I love how hard they work. I can say that for the majority of them that I encounter in my daily life.

I think the Spanish language is a wonderful language, and many of its people are very beautiful, as are people of many ethnicities from all over the world. I like their ability to celebrate and have a good time.

HOWEVER, I still do not appreciate that many from the south American countries are coming across our borders illegally, not assimilating into OUR culture, refuse to learn English, are coming over in such large unsustainable numbers, and are demanding welfare and not paying taxes. I also do not appreciate any of the people from OTHER countries as well, who are doing the same.

So, please don't call me a racist. I appreciate people of all races and cultures. I personally enjoy traveling and have been fascinated by people from different lands and of different backgrounds. Always have been.

I believe we as Americans can learn from many aspects of your culture -- but please learn from us as well. We value OUR culture also. We value our History, our Past, our American way of life. This is as much of value to us as is YOUR culture. You are essentially trampling all over this when you come here illegally and demand assistance that I myself NEVER and WILL NEVER receive in life here in the U.S.

Ours is probably the ONLY country in the world that has such a high tolerance for so many cultures and ethnicities. BUT IT DOES NOT MEAN that we don't also have our OWN equally important and viable culture. It's not just one of Hollywood and the movies... to many of us it's a varied way of life, one of setting dreams and goals, and reaching them while we live and give back to our communities. We do this against a background of fierce pride in our country and its struggles, and how it came to be so strong.

So, dont' trample on it. It's sacred to me, and to others. It was fought and paid for through the blood of many. Our right to vote is precious to us. You don't become and American overnight -- it takes time and effort to learn what America is all about and if you don't love it as much as I do, you need to think about why you're really here.