Faith and Politics
I receive your magazine monthly, and I am shocked by the blatant liberal slant that your magazine portrays. Not all Hispanics are liberal Democrats, as your magazine would have the reading population believe. Keep in mind that not all your readers adore the current president, as does your Mr. Eduardo Padrón, who is one of the most biased (liberal) writers I have ever read. I, for one, am a Catholic first, then I am a person who uses that background to choose a qualified candidate. As you may have guessed, I am a devout Catholic and did not vote for the current president because of his stance on many policies, which are now coming to fruition, especially on the issue of life. So many Hispanics placed their hopes on the current president, but I see now that what he lead them to believe during his campaign is not what he is doing.
I realize that many of your readers are not Catholic, and perhaps many did not take any of their faith training into consideration when they cast their vote for the president. This is just one Catholic who did. I am tired of hearing how great a guy this is [when] he has done nothing but place us in jeopardy.
We are a confused bunch of Hispanics if we can’t see that the Democratic Party that is in existence now is one that is against the overall values of the Hispanic people, but we choose to ignore it for the sake of putting our party over our faith.
Connie Campos
Via e-mail

Another Top Player
It is unfortunate that Diana Taurasi’s accomplishments in the sport of women’s basketball were not enough to include her as one of your Top 50 Latino Athletes. Her accomplishments and success at the University of Connecticut, the Phoenix Mercury and the U.S. Olympic Team not only qualify her for this recognition, but should include her in the top 10 of any type of recognition of this type. Her parents’ Argentinean roots, her fluency in Spanish and Diana’s Southern California upbringing would also make her a top candidate for this honor.
Daniel L. Tapia
Chino, CA

An Innocent Gesture
Your article in Hispanic magazine on Mark Sanchez was wonderful. It is however unfortunate that at this date we can not express or value our roots. As Mexican Americans we should be able to express our pride. All Americans have roots elsewhere; the only exception would be Native Americans. So why so touchy with us Mexicans? I guess because we our numbers are growing. I do feel for Mark Sanchez [who unleashed a storm of controversy when he wore a mouthguard with a Mexican flag.] He is to be admired. I have a son who is 17 and a football player. All young men who play football dream of the NFL. Sanchez is a role model for all young Hispanics, not only Mexicans, that our dreams can come true. I congratulate him on his success and hope he will do well in whatever he chooses. Thank you for your article and keep us informed.
Sylvia A. Rubio
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