Gracias Batallon de Los San Patricios. Mexico forever grateful!
I read the history of the Irish people & it makes very sad. The Irish fled a homeland controlled by a foreign crown with a different religion just to land in America to serve a president acting like the very same crown they fled; a tyrant who invades other countries & who also oppressed the Catholic people. It's no wonder why so many Irish left the U.S. military to fight on the side of the Mexicans. Once upon a time they said the Irish were dirty pigs. They now say that about Mexicans. They said Irish were violent drunks. They now say that about Mexicans. They said the Irish were wife beaters. They now say that about Mexicans. They say Irish only bring diseases. They now say that about Mexicans. They used to post signs that read: No dogs or Irish allowed. Now they read: No dogs or Mexicans around. To suffer racism is a heavy price to pay in America. However with time we, the Mexicans & Irish, have proved that we are also prominent members of society. I read the history & struggle of the Irish immigrant & I feel like I'm reading the history of the Mexican immigrant. However, recently I've seen many videos of Mexican people celebrating St. Patricks Day in their lil pueblos and it brings a smile to my face. I had no idea how celebrated they are, Los San Patricios. Some time ago, I stumbled upon this history through flipping channels & saw the movie with Thom Berenger, One Mans Hero. Now in this blog, I see how many people, most likely of Irish background, are interestid in this part of history. I'm honored that both our histories provides some bonding between both peoples. I've met Irish people before. However, meeting Irish will now take a whole new meaning. Please promote the history of our peoples by word of mouth or wearing t-shirts, hats, or buttons with the San Patricios emblem. I usually frequent the many Irish pubs in Long Beach California cus I love their beer. I wonder what kinda reaction I will get from wearing such t-shirts. My next vacation spot is definitely Churubusco.