America’s demographic makeup is in a major state of change. There is an estimated 46 million Latinos in the United States. 36% of California’s population is Latino. In Los Angeles Latinos are estimated to make up almost 50% of the population. Asians (we used to call them Orientals) make up over 13% of California’s population. The result of the increasing numbers of non-Whites is frightening the White people. They just aren’t used to the idea of being a minority.
The consequence of this situation has resulted in the anti-illegal immigration laws in Arizona. The reports that most people in the United States support Arizona’s SB1070 law are caused by the fear of White people.
When I was 12 years old I walked down 103rd Street in Watts with a friend to his parent’s dry cleaning and laundry store. For the first time I was part of a minority. Other than my friend there were no White people on that street. The changing demographics of America will mean that White people will have to accept that a new world has arrived. There will be no choice.
Very interesting article, thanks. Keep up the good work.