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Offline phbrown

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Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« on: June 17, 2012, 11:37:52 PM »
Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2012, 11:59:40 PM »
Exodus 22:21

King James Version (KJV)

21 Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Exodus 22:21

Amplified Bible (AMP)

21 You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him; for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.
Exodus 22:21

The Message (MSG)

 21 "Don't abuse or take advantage of strangers; you, remember, were once strangers in Egypt.
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2012, 12:03:43 AM »
Dude, go to bed.
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2012, 07:03:21 AM »
Seriously dude. Bed. Now.

And yes I know its morning.
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2012, 12:14:19 PM »
Quote from: phbrown on June 17, 2012, 11:37:52 PM
Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?

Live in the Los Angeles area, and yes, I think some are being oppressed. IMO the most oppressed are the migrant farm workers, and those newest to the US. If they don't speak English or have green cards they are much more likely to be taken advantage of...
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2012, 12:15:56 PM »
Quote from: LaylaMonroe on June 18, 2012, 07:03:21 AM
Seriously dude. Bed. Now.

And yes I know its morning.

This.
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2012, 12:33:22 PM »
You guys don't feel his point is valid?  I do.
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2012, 12:34:43 PM »
Pfft! You think everyone's point is valid, Momma Nessa.

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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2012, 12:37:25 PM »
Quote from: Fenix on June 18, 2012, 12:34:43 PM
Pfft! You think everyone's point is valid, Momma Nessa.


No, no I don't. 
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2012, 12:38:56 PM »
Quote from: nessalynn77 on June 18, 2012, 12:33:22 PM
You guys don't feel his point is valid?  I do.

What point? I'd like to see him post at least 5 solid examples of legal Mexicans as a whole being oppressed. And even then it would be hard for me to care even a little bit.
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2012, 12:44:00 PM »
So, you couldn't say that instead of dismissing him?
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2012, 01:21:54 PM »
I think the scriptures are valid (and frequently used to argue making provision for illegal immigrants, along with the Hebrews verse about entertaining angels unaware). But I don't think Mexicans are systematically oppressed - at least not any more than any minority. Further, if they are being oppressed they do have options (and I'm not talking about going back home, though that is a valid option as well).

So no I don't think its valid.
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2012, 01:47:17 PM »
He didn't say illegal. 
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2012, 01:49:14 PM »
This is gonna be good...
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2012, 01:52:08 PM »
I agree that south American immigrants are consistently mistreated (profiled, denied opportunities) and presumed illegal when compared to their white European counterparts.   They are also subjected to extra scrutiny as far as proving their status and right to be here. 
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #15 on: June 18, 2012, 01:54:30 PM »
Quote from: nessalynn77 on June 18, 2012, 01:47:17 PM
He didn't say illegal. 

I know. I didn't say he said illegal. I referred to Mexicans in general, I didn't say anything about illegal Mexicans. My point about the scriptures was that it is used to say we should take care of illegals. After that sentence, I referred only to Mexicans in general.

I still fail to understand.... ehhh... nevermind.

I guess it doesn't matter whether others are "oppressed." This thread is about Mexicans and since I have nothing intelligent to add to a discussion about Mexican oppression, I'll bow out. :)
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #16 on: June 18, 2012, 01:59:26 PM »
Quote from: nessalynn77 on June 18, 2012, 01:52:08 PM
I agree that south American immigrants are consistently mistreated (profiled, denied opportunities) and presumed illegal when compared to their white European counterparts.   They are also subjected to extra scrutiny as far as proving their status and right to be here. 

He didn't say anything about South Americans.

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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #17 on: June 18, 2012, 02:03:57 PM »
Quote from: LaylaMonroe on June 18, 2012, 01:54:30 PM
I guess it doesn't matter whether others are "oppressed." This thread is about Mexicans and since I have nothing intelligent to add to a discussion about Mexican oppression, I'll bow out. :)

Exactly.

Do Mexicans care about Black Americans being oppressed?
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #18 on: June 18, 2012, 02:16:32 PM »
*grabs popcorn*
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Re: Are Mexican Immigrants being Oppressed?
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2012, 02:18:51 PM »
**Sits down next to Britt, yawns and pretends to stretch. Places arm gently around Britt's shoulders**

**Doesnt notice any negative reaction. Decides to get fresh**
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