RINO ALERT!!

[DesertMarine]

Tom, yes I have.  The definition of people by racial or national origin has led to the prejudice against and death of a lot of people.  Here in the Southwest and in the West, the label of "Mexican" has been used for years to hold back and kill a lot of persons.  Growing up, I was not considered "American" but "Mexican","beaner", "taco vender" and other terms.  I was supposed to live in a certain part of town and could not be in the "good" part of town unless I worked on peoples yards or at school.  After that I had to go back to my part of town.  I like Mexican Mariachi music but while in the Marines, I had verbal fights with people who did not want me to listen to it.  I grew up with Mexican music, rocknroll (Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and that type), when the Beattles came around and especially hard rock, I quit American music.  Never have like country and western.  After learning about my heritage, I became proud of it and am not ashamed to proclaim it, just like I am proud of calling myself "Marine" and "American". 

Again, I say, I will respect anyone and everyone who identifies themselves as to how they prefer, for whatever reason.  I demand the same respect.  If anyone cannot respect my views, keep them to themselves.  I will not criticize someone for their views and will respond if criticized for my views.

Tom, as I have said before, I have a lot of respect for you.  Have gotten to know you by what you say and especially because you are a Marine.  I understand your comments and respect them.   

[tombogan03884]

Tom, yes I have.  The definition of people by racial or national origin has led to the prejudice against and death of a lot of people.  Here in the Southwest and in the West, the label of "Mexican" has been used for years to hold back and kill a lot of persons.  Growing up, I was not considered "American" but "Mexican","beaner", "taco vender" and other terms.  I was supposed to live in a certain part of town and could not be in the "good" part of town unless I worked on peoples yards or at school.  After that I had to go back to my part of town.  I like Mexican Mariachi music but while in the Marines, I had verbal fights with people who did not want me to listen to it.  I grew up with Mexican music, rocknroll (Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino and that type), when the Beattles came around and especially hard rock, I quit American music.  Never have like country and western.  After learning about my heritage, I became proud of it and am not ashamed to proclaim it, just like I am proud of calling myself "Marine" and "American". 

Again, I say, I will respect anyone and everyone who identifies themselves as to how they prefer, for whatever reason.  I demand the same respect.  If anyone cannot respect my views, keep them to themselves.  I will not criticize someone for their views and will respond if criticized for my views.

Tom, as I have said before, I have a lot of respect for you.  Have gotten to know you by what you say and especially because you are a Marine. I understand your comments and respect them.   

As long as you've considered it because I bet this is the only thing you 2 don't agree on.