Recently, CNN reported that "an identification mismatch in the state caused the purging of 50,000 registered voters. About 4,500 of them have had their US citizenship questioned." Today's LA Times article adds by noting that in "Georgia, the voter registry has been scrutinized for potential non citizen entries, and thousands of people -- most with Latino names -- have been flagged for identity checks if they seek to cast a ballot." In other words, because of their last name, thousands of American citizens are being targeted and considered undocumented immigrants or non-citizens. And let me guess? Most of them are likely getting a provisional ballot that will be thrown in the trash?
What is taking place in Georgia and in other states is another example--aside from the obvious corruption and attempt to suppress minority votes--of the damage that the anti-immigrant forces have caused upon the psyche of Americans and the perception of Latinos in the US.
It is time to remind these racist, corrupt politicians that we are Americans. Somos Americanos. And we will not be disenfranchised and made powerless. We will not quit until the our sweat and hard work, our important contributions and talents, our family values and cultural traditions are recognized as "American-as-apple-pie."
Take a look at an analysis of the mass media's role in perpetuating such ridiculous arguments and stereotypes that create hatred and fear:
Friday, October 31, 2008
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