The Growth of Hispanic Population in the US: A Conservative Perspective

As a staunch conservative, my stance on the growing Hispanic population in the United States is straightforward. Legal citizens who adhere to our laws are welcome, and I have no qualms about this demographic unless they exceed the limits of our current assimilation capacity.

My judgment is based on the content of a person's character, not their skin color. However, it is essential to recognize that a substantial number of individuals worldwide would do anything to move here. Given our capability and resources, it is impractical to support an influx of 150 million people. Thus, I fully support legal immigration, particularly from Hispanic backgrounds, as they embody hardworking, dedicated, and conservative values that align with American principles.

Supporting Hispanic Immigration

As a conservative, I strongly advocate for legal immigration, especially among the Hispanic community. Hispanic people are typically characterized by their strong work ethics, dedication, and conservative values. They integrate well into American society as long as they follow the law and are willing to become part of the fabric of our communities.

Conservative Support for Legal Immigration: The Republican Party has historically been supportive of legal immigration, particularly from Hispanic backgrounds. It’s no surprise that Trump garnered around 38% of the Hispanic vote in 2020, following President Bush, who received about 40% in both 2004 and 2008. Despite Bush’s association with building a wall, he managed to secure significant support among Hispanics. The Democratic Party, or more accurately, the social justice left within it, has taken an overly zealous stance on this issue, hindered by their own ideological conflicts and hypocrisy.

Immigration Debate from a Leftist Stance

While I generally lean left on the immigration debate, the Democratic Party, or rather the social justice left, has gone too far in both directions. The most recent example is the ambitious amnesty bill that was supported by both Bush and Obama. This bill aimed to provide legal status to established illegal immigrants and offered a pathway to citizenship. It was voted on twice in Bush's administration but failed. Obama endorsed the bill and promised to strengthen border security and deport felons, which he fulfilled. However, Democrats are now unable to embrace such policies due to intense pressure from the social justice left, which views any form of border control as xenophobic and unjust.

Additionally, support for open borders is politically toxic for Democrats. They cannot openly advocate for it as it would jeopardize their control of Congress and the White House. Republicans, however, will likely benefit from this.

On Intersectionality and Marginalization

The situation with Hispanic immigrants is often politicized, and the most marginalized individuals within our borders have been let down by Democrats. Intersectionality, though a complex social movement, has become an egocentric ideology that pits various identities against each other, creating an atmosphere of constant oppression. This self-focused ideology has led to a lack of meaningful change for the millions of people living and working here with limited legal rights.

Our current culture war further complicates these issues, exacerbating the polarization and hindering any real progress. In summary, the conversation should focus on finding a balanced and humane approach to immigration, rather than resorting to sensationalist politics.