Don't be hatin'

In speaking about hate speech with my Conversation Partner. It seems, as though one of the most targeted groups of hate speech in Mexico are those who choose alternative sexual lifestyles. The comedy in Mexico is very crude and often targets gay men. The law forbids gay marriage, but does not forbid companies to discriminate against homosexuals or those who choose a gothic lifestyle, which is another targeted group.

We also spoke about the ‘guerrilleros’, who are revolutionaries in Mexico working for the rights of the people. The organization is called Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN). The spokesman of the EZLN is Sub-Comandante Marcos, who can be seen with a black mask and pipe. The EZLN is alienated by the government and forced to hide in the Mexican state Chiapas. Much of their following is indigenous, but many Mexicans living in urban areas support the EZLN. Obviously the government is not pleased with the work of Sub-Comandante Marcos and the EZLN and is working against their efforts.

Artists, such as Manu Chao, have written songs to show their support for the EZLN. Click Here to hear a song by Manu Chao where he adds a speech of Sub-Comandante Marcos