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1. When the Jets team went to other schools, they were often insulted by their opponents. They were being called "stupid," and were told to go back to Mexico. I think the reason their opponents and their opponents fans were so rude, was to make them feel inferior to them. They were trying to intimidate them and make them lose focus. If I were on the Jets team, I would most likely feel less confident and also hurt by the comments they were making. I would have definitely tried to take Cuadros advice, and just focus on the game.

2. I have never been in a situation when an adult or an authority position has said something that made me feel uncomfortable due to your gender or nationality. There have been a few times when another student has made comments that make me a little uncomfortable, but I don't think they were trying to intentionally insult anyone. Knowing that very small comments had an affect on me, I can't imagine how someone must feel if they receive hurtful words from an adult or an authority position. It irritates me that people can be so quick to discriminate against a specific race or gender.

3. Why do you think Hispanics are so often targeted as victims of crime? Given that many Hispanics are not “legal,” what can they do when they are robbed or assaulted? (3-4 sentences)

I think that the reason Hispanics are so often targeted as victims of crime, is because it would be hard for them to take any legal action, if they are undocumented. The people who committed these crimes know this and many of the other conditions that undocumented Hispanics have to live with, such as not being able to open a bank account. There isn't much that they could do if they are robbed or assaulted, except to protect themselves and not get themselves into any trouble.

4. I do understand why Enrique got the gun; I think he just wanted a sense of safety, just in case they were ever in a dangerous situation. Initially, I felt like his decision was pretty logical, since it was for his family's protection. His plan to find and kill the man that assaulted his mom, I felt, would have been futile, since he didn't even know what the man looked like. I think Cuadros handled the situation appropriately, because he listened to and comforted Enrique, as well as keeping him from doing something he would later regret.

5. I would define tolerance as, not completely accepting something, someone, or a situation, but just accepting that fact that you have to live and deal with it. The left side of the image I chose, shows a normal zebra with its black and white stripes anywhere and everywhere. On the right side, there are no stripes, and the two colors are completely separated. The first one would be tolerance, because it shows how the two colors can just mix easily, while on the right, its impossible for them to make any contact.

6. I think that at first, Cuadros and the other coaches were simply coexisting. Slowly, there was more respect towards him and the soccer players. Suddenly, when Cuadros saw an offensive flyer, he made it clear that he was tolerating any type of discrimination towards his players, especially not from the head coach. I felt angry while reading this part, because I couldn't believe that they could just openly insult the way some of the Hispanic players spoke and post it up for everyone to see.

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A. The old principal had retired, and David Moody took his place. David Moody had previously worked at a school that actually had its own soccer team. Cuadros tried talking to Moody, but Moody said he didn't want to spend the money, and also because he heard about many parents not wanting a soccer team at Jordan-Matthews. Cuadros then realized that he didn't think about the girls who would like to play soccer. He started to talk to Gary Phillips, who then spoke to the superintendent, Larry Abe. Finally, in 2001, Jordan-Matthews High School had formed a soccer team.

B. One lesson that Cuadros had to teach them was that their grades and attendance mattered a lot if they wanted to be eligible to play. They had to be passing at least 3 of their classes and not miss more than 14 days of school. This was important, because it would not just affect their eligibility, but also their futures.

C. One reason that some of the players did not return to the second practice, was because they did not meet all of the requirements to play. A few players didn't return, simply because they felt that the practice was too hard. Others didn't show up, because they had jobs that they had to go to.

D. Juan lied about his eligibility, because he just really wanted to play soccer. I can understand his dishonesty, because the sport was important to him and also many latinos. If I weren't eligible for something I really wanted to do, I probably would have lied too.

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A. Quote 1, page 44:

I think that this quote shows that many Americans tried to ignore the truth. A lot of the immigrants who came to work, were invited by big businesses, yet people assumed they were just making their way here without a worry. Also, people would complain that immigrants were "stealing jobs", when in reality they were working jobs that Americans didn't want. Many Americans also didn't know about the previous lifestyles of immigrants in their native countries. Life was a lot harder over there, which is why they sought for more success.

B. Quote 2, page 49:

I definitely agree that good relationships can turn into bad ones, and vice versa. I think this quote was trying to say that even though everyone has their differences, we are all still human and have the same needs.

C. Quote 3, page 54:

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Reflection: Due to the closing of poultry plants, Chatham County faced many economical problems. Many were unemployed, including chicken farmers. Some people even faced bankruptcy. This article also mentioned that water bills and taxes increased, since the poultry plants used the most water.

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By Tom Glendinning
Posted Thursday, September 22, 2011

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Pittsboro, NC - It's my understanding that the water bill increase is due to the Townsend shut down. Townsend was the main consumer of Pittsboro water and, thus, the cash cow which kept water rates low. As I remember, it used over half of the water capacity.

Just my idea of the problem. Some people at Powell Place have already challenged the town to do something. The town board tried to sell to the county. The county manager's response was that distribution would be a problem from the point of the link to the county system. The county put out requests for rates and received lower rates form Sanford and Moore County. Siler City is not in the running either. It lost Townsend plant usage also and those poor people must pay a higher fee.

What good is a poultry plant? You're finding out. Watch the bankruptcy rates for Chatham as poultry workers and farmers lose their homes. When that hits our economy, we will surely see higher taxes on top of water rates. The supporting businesses will suffer similar fates. Lets just hope that our retirees still have checks coming in and can pay the difference. Not too many of the rest can.

Then, think of the other people who want to close down all farming and poultry operations because some mussels have been "extirpated" on the Rocky River.

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What good is a poultry plant in Chatham County? We're finding out.

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It's my understanding that the water bill increase is due to the Townsend shut down. Townsend was the main consumer of Pittsboro water and, thus, the cash cow which kept water rates low. As I remember, it used over half of the water capacity.

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I do agree with you about the immigration to America is due to personal and the need for a better lifestyle. You point about the Latinos working in less then appropriate conditions for very low pay did make them very expendable to their employers. Very good post

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I could not agree with you more about how you think moving into another country is NOT an easy decision to make. People know how hard it is to leave their kids behind, but they still do it, sacrificing for a better life.

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I completely agree with your views on why immigration happens. The majority of people want to live a better life and they want to provide for their families. It would be very hard to sacrifice being with their family to search for a better job elsewhere. It would also be risky to leave and it's not 100%gaurentee of finding a decent job.

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A. There was a lot of silent migration throughout the United States in the 90's, especially in southeast. Most of the latino immigrants were willing to work for very low amounts of money and in poor working conditions, because of the lack of jobs they had in their native countries. Meatpacking and poultry-processing industries sought out latino workers, because of their willingness. This also created many jobs which attracted immigrants and caused for an increase in migration towards small rural areas, like Siler City.

B. I believe that the reason why immigration happens is because of a need for a better lifestyle. People want to escape the poverty and work towards a more successful future. I do not think that this is an easy decision for people to make, because they would most likely be leaving many loved ones behind; it is also very risky to try and cross the borders into the United States. Many people are willing to take that risk anyway, because they feel like it's a way to start a new life for themselves and their families.
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A. Immigration is an issue that has affected many families in the United States. Most immigrants do come from the South border. Illegal immigration is constantly increasing, because people are in need for jobs or better education. I also know that some states have specific laws for immigration. For example, Arizona gave police officers the right to check anyone they suspect to be illegal. I also know that the Dream Act was passed, which allows students who are illegal continue on to a higher education after high school.

B. I think that citizenship is something that immigrants are looking for, but it can be a hard and long process. I also think that the borders should have more security, but its not something the government wants to spend too much money on.

C. I think that immigration should and will be something the government focuses more on in 2014. I also think that hardworking immigrants should be able to go through the citizenship process, because by working they have earned it.