Topic: Texas News
Yesterday, Dallas saw over 500,000 Hispanic protesters march for something that has already been shut down, thus meaning that they were marching for nothing. The bill they were up in arms about was supposed to block them from having the chance to be come citizens, and could even have the chance to go as far as deporting them.
We live on the outskirts of downtown Dallas and watched from our balcony as Hispanic families from the neighboring community walked past our apartment for hours on end, headed the three short blocks to downtown. When we left the house in the early afternoon to head to PetCo to pick up some wormer for the cats (don't ask - ed.), we noticed the thousands of cars crammed on Interstate 35 and parked in the grass along Interstate 75 with even more people streaming towards the heart of the city. However, because of the peaceful nature of this protest, there were no delays or issues when we returned to our home and had to wait for a massive group of marchers to cross the street. Very well organized, overall, with everyone looking smart and unified in their white t-shirts and jeans carrying their American flags.
However, it was in vein. The bill that was supposed to hamper their rights is gone. Now they're boycotting the area to prove their economic impact. While we may not be business owners, we doubt it will have much of an effect. So far, according to the Dallas Morning News, the only businesses that have been hurt by the boycott have been Hispanic businesses. There is no need to hurt your own people that you claim you are trying to help. Every pastry that is not sold by Graciela's bakery (great sweet breads, by the way) doesn't hurt me as a white person. It hurts Jose Cervantes, who has been up since 4:00 a.m. baking.
So we're very sorry that you feel slighted and hated against. Yes, you have economic use and are some of the hardest working people living in Texas. But guess what? You're not hurting me economically or emotionally. We don't want to see anybody starve, but as a single white guy living in Texas, my only worry is for me, selfish as that may sound. Sorry, but it's the truth.
Posted by James
at 11:19 AM CDT
