Differences Between Mexicans And Latinos

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Brenten I agree totally with your response. I was in law enforcement for nearly 10 years and also noticed how the Mexicans and Latinos would always stick together. We hardly ever got a call for service involving them because they took care of their own situations. Even when there were situations where an arrest had to be made, the individuals would not even speak against one another when being questioned. I have been to residents where several individuals lived together as a family providing most money in the household and sharing vehicles for work and everyday errands and that is true love for one

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