Swine Flu Affects Attitudes Toward Mexican-Americans

Swine Flu Affects Attitudes Toward Mexican-Americans

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Since swine flu originated in Mexico, many in the community are reporting negative feelings toward immigrants. But is that feeling widespread or is it just that reporters are unfairly painting the flu as an immigration issue? Columnist and blogger Esther Cepeda of 600words.com says some in the media have gone too far.

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