LATINO AND HISPANIC AMERICAN CULTURAL GROUP

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KENNETH DAVIS CJAD 320 JULY 6, 2009 PAPER 1 TOPIC: LATINO AND HISPANIC AMERICAN CULTURAL GROUP The Latino and Hispanic American Community reflects the full range of economic, educational, and cultural diversity that we see in America today. Latino and Hispanic Americans are the fastest growing cultural group in the Unites States today. The population growth can be attributed primarily to higher birthrates, higher immigration from Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and greater longevity which is the culmination of being a relatively young population. Immigration has been good for America. Immigrants throughout our history have embraced the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy in the United States and produced untold economic, scientific and artistic contributions. We are all immigrants in some shape or form. Consequently no one in America can say that they are true descendents from ancestors who were the original Americans. Historically, immigrants have tended to come in ethnic waves from Ireland, Italy and Germany. Today, it is from Mexico, Central and South America. Three years from now, Hispanic Americans are projected to become the largest minority group in the United States. They are the fastest growing part of our population. Given these demographic facts, political parties have taken notice. Some already have a game plan. In both parties, there are those who favor an appeal to Hispanics as Hispanics. On policy issues, these individuals support bilingualism, favor mass immigration and promote government benefits. This approach runs counter to a United America seeking freedom and economic opportunity for all. And that is where I think the Republican Party should make its stand. Reject the temptation to play ethnic politics. Don't try to out-promise the Democrats. Focus on delivering the American dream. Republicans believe in

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