Sierra Vista, Arizona Hate Group Analysis

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The hate group I investigated is American Border Patrol in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It is considered one of the most anti-immigrant groups in the United States. Glenn Spencer founded this group in 1992. The main goal of this group is to control illegal immigration in the border with Mexico. According to the founder, Mexicans are going to invade California to take over it because Mexicans wants back part of the land they lost many years ago. Spencer believes that Mexicans have a secret plan to reconquer the south of the United States named ”Plan de Aztlan”. Spencer also accuses Mexican to bring crime, drugs and poverty to this country. According to the book culture of victimization is when everyone is a victim and they do not accept responsibility

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