Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Nothing Mexican on Cinco De Mayo
“Nothing Gringo on May 1″ ...
I finally reached the end of my rope the other day when I read of yet another protest, a “Day Without Immigrants” boycott scheduled for May 1 that is also being marketed by activists as “Nothing Gringo on May 1.” Judging by the conversations I have had with friends and family, I know that many of you have had enough as well.
While there is not much that we can do on a local level to combat the illegal immigration problem except support like-minded elected officials with our dollars and our votes, I plan to do something that may make me feel just a little better. And I invite you to join me.
“Nothing Mexican on Cinco de Mayo”
This year, “Cinco de Mayo” (”the 5th of May”) falls on a Friday. Normally, I way be in my favorite Mexican restaurant ( Casa de Mexicana ) enjoying a “chimichanga del polo” and a huge glass of tea... This year, that ain’t happening.
For the most part, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is a limited, regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated most vigorously in the state of Puebla where the Mexican militia repulsed a French invasion attempt in 1862. The holiday has actually become a bigger deal in the U.S. where commercial interests have promoted the holiday with products and services focused on Mexican food, beverages and festivities ( yet another commercially hyped holiday ala Christmas ).
This year, Cinco de Mayo will be a celebration of my hope that America will repulse the current invasion of illegal aliens. I will not patronize my favorite Mexican restaurant nor any other Hispanic-owned or “Mexican-themed” business on May 5 or the week thereafter. Neither will I employ the services of any company that I know to employ illegal aliens.
If you feel as frustrated and as voiceless as I do, please join me in my mini-protest and support America’s sovereignty with your dollars on Friday, May 5.
( Idea suggested by Bob Griggs )
# posted by Bo : 2:44 PM
