Mr. Navarrette,
On an individual level, the majority of Mexicans and Latin Americans that I know (especially my lovely wife) are kind, generous and hard working people. However, you have to admit that in the nations in which Hispanic culture predominates, the economic and political institutions are in shambles and poverty and corruption are in shambles. and for good and for bad, when populations reach a critical mass, they begin to recreate the problems of their nations of origins. So while most Americans are willing to welcome diverse individuals (who are willing to respect the legal and cultural values and norms), they understandably do not want their culture and institutions to be transformed. The burden of proof should NOT rest with those who seek to preserve the culture and demographics of their comparatively successful nations, but those who seek to radically transform them.
