What readers are saying online
‘I am a former resident of McMinnville and own property there. I have waited a long time to see an article that gives the Hispanics the respect they deserve. They are hard-working people just trying to better themselves and their families, very much like my family did for me. Thank you for having the guts to go against public opinion and write this article.’
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‘I think the article holds some truths, but I take issue with a few things in it. How many of these workers are documented? Ever ask yourself why these people are working these jobs? Why they choose to work out in the beating sun, when they could go to Smithville and make $13.35/hr (minimum, at ‘the brake place’).
No sir, they are not doing this country a ‘service’ doing the ‘jobs Americans are to lazy to do.’ They are being taken advantage of by SOME nurserymen and a great many other companies who don’t like to have to pay the 7-1/2 percent into Social Security, insurance, etc.
Let’s remember it is still a crime to slip over the borders. Not, all people dislike Mexicans. Some of us dislike people/employers who choose to break the law to avoid paying their fair share! Does that make me a racist? That our president looks into the TV land camera and tells all the world that we are a lazy people sickens me. Does that make me a racist?
The undocumented have a positive impact on the economy. They have a much more negative impact too. Read the illegal immigrant act. It could now be listed under “undocumented worker act”
If you want to come into this country to build a life be all in. Do it legally and pay your fair share. At least try to learn the language so you can communicate and let people see who you really are!’
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‘Not everyone disrespects people from Mexico. I speak to every one of them I see on my way through town. They ALL know what hello means. I even go to a Mexican store and buy Mexican beer. I admit, they are always a little surprised to see me, and my son-in-law told me he had never heard of a white guy going in the place I go.
My son-in-law has a Mexican mother and I certainly respect her and her children. Sadly though, Mr. Sherrill is right about a lot of people thinking they are better than others for whatever the reason. It is not just locals either.’