Should we Hispanics be concerned about Hate Groups?

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Permalink Reply by Alma L Sanchez on July 4, 2009 at 9:30pm

Johnny,

Hispanics and everyone should be concerned about hate groups. Unfortunately, there are certain beliefs that are derogatory and just like the beliefs and tenets that cultivate our morality, integrity, and overall sense of righteousness, those beliefs that hurt, marginalize, and kill others physically and/or spiritually are not only existent, but are nourished and passed onto others. Oddly enough, those that hate are free to feel, speak, and spread their hatred. In fact, many of them think their beliefs are moral. However, hate that drives individuals to physically hurt others is not a right to be exercised by hate groups, cliques etc. Unfortunately, these beliefs are capable of transcending into group (i.e., neighborhood, county etc.) cultures, and when this happens even the right arm of the law becomes parallyzed as its truth is woven with the threads of hate, thus making it impossible to understand righteousness or at the very minimum civil respect.

- Alma

ps: I signed the petition

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Permalink Reply by Orlando Castro on July 5, 2009 at 10:08am

very well put Alma!

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Permalink Reply by Alma L Sanchez on July 15, 2009 at 1:48pm

Maria,

You bring a perspective to freedom of speech that merits and warrants attention. In recent times, an ongoing discussion has brought to light the role of emotion in terms of rationale. The classroom experience that you discussed illustrates a double-edged sword within our constitutional rights, because you remind us that words can be very affective and effective in how they come across to others. How one perceives others' verbal actions will dictate their response(s) and/or reactions, and/or reasoning. As I read your response to the maverick student, I was quickly reminded of former news reports on children who have committed suicide due to instances of ostracism and/or bullying which comes in many forms (i.e., name calling and internet bashing). I think we need to acknowledge that reasoning is not an isolated occurrence, and is largely influenced by our felt experiences.

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