Mexicans in T2K

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Originally Posted by kalos72

That led to the question, is it fair to say that most any Mexican found in Texas and the SouthWest would be viewed with hatred and distrust causing them to be attacked more openly and with prejudice by most Americans?

Yes, they would. And, based on what I know about the San Antonio area, it would be mostly unjustified. However, a whole lot of Illegals would try to get home to their families in Mexico rather than join the Mexican Army forces, fight against Texans in an insurgent manner, or join the US forces in Texas. As a result, they would be preyed on by everyone -- Mexicans press gangs and US press gangs would be used. A wise leader would give them a concrete stake in things if possible (whether or not he's lying or has the power to give the Illegals anything).

Some mistreated Illegals, of course, are going to take arms against the Nortemericanos -- but probably on their own rather than working with the Mexican Army. They'll be just as likely to be mistreated by the Mexicans. The Mexicans won't want the Illegals back.