LULAC Reflection

I know that I lead discussion for LULAC but there are many feelings that I have towards LULAC. Being Mexican-American I dont agree with many of the things that LULAC stood for. First of all, LULAC was an organization that was for men only, and not just anytype of men, if was for middle-class that was professional such as a doctor, lawyer, or business man. I feel that LULAC was on organization that was available for member that were like them, they did not tryto help immigrant mexicans that were as well off as they were. Secondly, LULAC tried very hard to get rid of our own culture. They didn't really promote one to be proud of their culture. Instead, they pushed its members to only speak english. One other thing that i strongly disagree with is the fact that they used the American Pledge of Alligience as their pledge. Finally, I don't think that LULAC promoted assimilation in the proper manner, yes assimilation is a good thing, however, promoting americanization is something I don't agree with. I think that if someone is going to be accepeted tehy should be accepted for who they are and what they stand for.

I think that a part of what makes the United States a unique country is that we are a lot more diverse than many countries. Granted, the minority populations are not very large, they are much larger here in the U.S. than in any other country. I think that everyone should be proud of where they come from and not always try to be the "AMERICAN" because there are many types of Americans. Who is to say that the Americans that LULAC wanted to promote were the ideal Americans?!?!?