Mexicans are just as proud as they are ashamed of their country, just like Americans are.
We have cartels, corrupt cops & government officials, scarcity, addiction, homeless, violence, etc.
We are not some magical people united by our strong national identity, especially when many indigenous groups continue to be marginalized and abused.
What we do have that Americans do not is a greater sense of community.
So if you ask me, it’s simply that we are all such broke mofos, we understand what that feels like so we help others out.
My mama always had me run food over to people who looked like they were struggling, and we helped many others over the years with a place to stay or some money to help them get going on their education or small business.
Mexicans are just as proud as they are ashamed of their country, just like Americans are.
We have cartels, corrupt cops & government officials, scarcity, addiction, homeless, violence, etc.
We are not some magical people united by our strong national identity, especially when many indigenous groups continue to be marginalized and abused.
What we do have that Americans do not is a greater sense of community.
So if you ask me, it’s simply that we are all such broke mofos, we understand what that feels like so we help others out.
My mama always had me run food over to people who looked like they were struggling, and we helped many others over the years with a place to stay or some money to help them get going on their education or small business.