Grassroots of Yakima Valley

The author of this blog has finally found a working hyper-link to the site of "Grassroots of Yakima Valley," one of the more vocal anti-immigrant groups in Washington State. Again, I will observe what material is posted on their site and try to break down the hostile language and rhetoric in a more succinct way.

Granted of course, they are in their right to organize as they do. However, again what is key is understanding how rhetoric is transformed into hate speech and thus how it in turn influences discourse and action. Of note of course is the fact that hate crimes against Latinos has shot up throughout the country. In many respects, influenced primarily by the act of social dehumanization as perpetuated by fringe-right and nativist organizations.

I will update as soon as I can. In the meanwhile, I encourage readers to peruse the site on your own. As you can imagine, the struggle for human rights and social equity takes few breaks. Wish you all the best. Stay warm and take care of each other. Happy holidays and have a great New Year!

- Dec 2008, O. Rosales Castaneda, C/S.

GRASSROOTS OF YAKIMA VALLEY HOMEPAGE:
[http://grassrootsofyakimavalley.com/index.html]