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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (588213)	9/30/2010 2:50:07 PM
From: bentway	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1576160

You still don't get it Ten. Illegals have no RIGHTS. Illegals can't go to the cops. AS far as Meg Whitman, I just prefer the old hippie, Jerry Brown. If for nothing else, because he'll RAISE your taxes and get CA paying for it's freight. ASK A MEXICAN! ocweekly.com DEAR MEXICAN: Zack de la Rocha, a person whom I admire as an activist and musician, has described his hometown of Irvine as one of the most racist cities imaginable. He once stated, “If you were a Mexican in Irvine, you were there because you had a broom or a hammer in your hand.” Being a Mexican who lives in Irvine and looks like a Mexican (chaparro y prieto), I’ve never felt discriminated against in any way—in fact, I think of Irvine as a city that embraces diversity. I’ve only lived here for the past five years or so. Has it not always been the case, or could it be that I’m looked down upon and I’m too much of a pendejo to realize it? Does Irvine have a racist past I’m unaware of? Barranca Babobos DEAR READERS: Forgive this too-provincial pregunta, but it allows me to publicly call out de la Rocha, one of the great musicians of this generation who unfortunately is acting like Dylan after his motorcycle accident. Hey, Zack, where’s your solo album? Why the Rage Against the Machine mini-reunion instead of you pushing that amazing rap/rock/son jarocho fusion you were toying with a couple of years back? Why stick around in the progressive paradise called Los Angeles instead of fully committing yourself to the fight against your demented homeland of Orange County? Eres chingón, pero ya no mames, güey: Marching and organizing against Arpayaso is vital, but we need you to remain relevant to the rest of America by putting out new music.As for why you haven’t experienced racism, Barranca Baboso: Irvinites probably think you’re Persian. And don’t use Wikipedia for pulling quotes. MEET THE MEXICAN! The Mexican will sign copies of his books at Irvine Heritage Park Library, 14361 Yale Ave., Irvine, (949) 936-4040. Wed., 7:30 p.m. Lecture, free; books, barato!