Hispanic and the Racial Issue

Lately, as America has been driven into the worst racial divide in recent years, many groups, trying to use this issue for political gains, are creating a bridge to reach Latinos using the racial issue. They are totally wrong. While racism has been a milestone in America's civil relations, Latino's don't see race in the same way other groups may. Why? Because slavery has abolished in most of Latin America during the 17th Century. Neither a segregation continue after abolishion as it did in America even well in the 20th Century. Therefore, the "white shame" doesn't exist to be explotated. The socio-economic divide is the main element that separates people in Latin America. Not the race card. Also, political correctness -so intelligently managed by some groups in America- is almost inexistent in Latin America. If Americans watch any TV show in Telemundo or Univision, they will be apalled. Most Latino commentators wouldn't last one day in their jobs if working for a mainstream network. They would be called racists, homophobics or biggots. Latinos are difficult to be driven into the racial confrontation affecting America. They don't feel the same as other groups regarding White privilege. One caviat, as many drifters, some may use the racial card to their favor if they see an advantage but without a deep conviction. Latino is not a race. Hispanics are a group as diverse as the fabric of America. Many mainstream Americans have difficulties understanding this. Hispanics come in all colors, religions and even languages. While Spanish is shared by many, let's not forget Portuguese and a rich pool of native dialects like Quechua and Guarani. Hispanics are sensible to immigration issues, specially those from Mexico and Central America which account for most of the illegal immigrants in the United States. All Latinos are extremely worried about the economy, health and education and most of the group has deep rooted Christian values. Bottom line, race has not been, it is not and it shall not be an issue among Hispanics