It seems like lately a simple whiff of air is all it takes to capture the stench of politics in your nostrils. With elections all over the country at almost every level in full swing, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind that is our government. In the mist of all this "excitement" I cant help but wonder, where are all my compadres? Better yet, where are all my compadres, in Texas?
It's no secret that Hispanics are the fastest growing minority in Texas, and in the nation for that matter. You have to be dead, blind, or just plain stupid not to realize that the body and facial features of Texas are rapidly transforming into that of a Latinos. Demographers predict that in the next 20 years, the words minority and Hispanics will no longer function in the same sentence. If this is true, and we are indeed on the verge of a majority change, why aren't we seeing more Latinos running for office? As a Mexican-American myself, it simply blows me away to think that the group of people that will soon make up more than half of the population of Texas, have almost no say in decision making, or how they are governed. Culture, language, racial barriers, there are hundreds of reasons and excuses we could use to try and justify our lack of public political enthusiasm, but when you are the public, there is no justification for not participating. What Latinos in Texas need is someone who is willing to step up to the plate. A pioneer to lead by example. While we do have a handful of Hispanic elected officials and representatives in our state Congress, it's a totally different story when it comes to the National level. Rick Noriega, current Texas House Representative and U.S. congressional hopeful, could be the trailblazer Hispanics need. If elected, Noriega would be the first Hispanic senator in Texas and the first Democratic senator from Texas in over a decade. No doubt a win by Rick would definitely be an attention grabber for the Hispanic people. Easier said than done. He is going up against John Cornyn, a republican incumbent in hostile territory. All we can do is cross our fingers and vote.
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I definitely agree with what my colleague say, that if Hispanics are the fastest growing minority in Texas and that will soon make up more than half of the population in Texas. Why are we not participating in political decision or how are we govern. I understand that if we Hispanics are to became majority in Texas in the next 20 years, is by time to take action and became more involved in Texas politics in decision making and how are we want to be govern. As my colleague say that we Hispanics should get rid of the lack of public political enthusiasm and became more involved in politics and how by supporting leadings pioneers that will represents our interest.
When I read "Everything's BIGGER in Texas'" Se Habla Español blog, I was very inspired. The blog spoke about Hispanics and minorities running for office. I myself am a minority so I believe that we should work together to change the views of the government. Senators, governors and people who are in office should be able to represent someone who looks like them. Hispanics are the fastest growing minority population in Texas. It is rare for minorities to be in office, so why not change it? Not only would it be amazing to see more Hispanics in office, but to see an Asian American in office. I never in my life have seen an Asian American in office. I believe it would be so inspiring to all people to see minorities, (Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, and African Americans) sharing their culture, languages, and views of the government together as a team. America is all about freedom of speech and there should be no barriers on who run for office. For many, many years, we have seen the same stereotypical people in office. (NO OFFENCE TO ANYONE =)!!!!) This blog was amazing and has brought so much inspiration to myself and others.
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I totally agree with my classmate on this issue. Pretty soon most of the state of texas will be filled with mexican americans, but were are they really hiding,how come we dont see mexican americans running for office. i think it is kind of weird how there are so many of us, but barely any to represent us.i believe we only need some one that can step up to the challenge and just go from there.
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