Shots heard at Waffle Hose in West Asheville, NC as Whites and Hispanics argue over citizenship

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

And I would put my bet on the good ole boys shooting the first shot as opposed to the hispanics.

And you base that on what, exactly?

Redneck stereotypes vs Hispanic stereotypes. Pick your poison, it's clear clmjmm7 has picked hers.

Or, of course, you could just believe the story as reported until told otherwise.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Or, of course, you could just believe the story as reported until told otherwise.

I'll go with that.

[Reba 2]

I'm not surprised it would happen in a Waffle House, nor am I surprised it would happen in North Carolina. No matter where you go in this area, Mexicans are not well liked. Legal or illegal it doesn't matter. Most folks I've run across just don't want foreigners around here, least of all "dirty Mexicans" (not my term, but several of my neighbour's)

I'm not really foreign tho, or so I've been told, cuz I'm Canadian

[terri o'neale 0]

I'm not surprised it would happen in a Waffle House, nor am I surprised it would happen in North Carolina. No matter where you go in this area, Mexicans are not well liked. Legal or illegal it doesn't matter. Most folks I've run across just don't want foreigners around here, least of all "dirty Mexicans" (not my term, but several of my neighbour's)

I'm not really foreign tho, or so I've been told, cuz I'm Canadian

The South has come a far way. Cause when I grew up there foreigners (4-ner is the correct pronunciation) was anyone north of the Mason-Dickson line.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

As the Hispanic group drove off, someone in the vehicle fired at least once into a large window near the front door, he said.

Not a surprise. Stuff like this supports stereotypes.

How is that? It sounds to me like the reporter was conveying facts.

No. The fact that hispanics are shooting from cars. It shows that it may be more than just a stereotype.

[Traviesa 0]

Charity, if only they could HEAR you say "good ole boys...."

Naw, Charity's sadly had first hand experience with this sort of thing. That dirty Mexicans thing...it's not just something people are saying...it's a belief system to some people.

[almaty 19]

Charity, if only they could HEAR you say "good ole boys...."

Naw, Charity's sadly had first hand experience with this sort of thing. That dirty Mexicans thing...it's not just something people are saying...it's a belief system to some people.

people, who believe like that are ignorant chopf##ks...and bigots

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Despite my heavy German accent and despite my very European appearance, I have never felt like a foreigner in the South.

[terri o'neale 0]

Despite my heavy German accent and despite my very European appearance, I have never felt like a foreigner in the South.

That's awesome to hear. I have avoided even visiting because of bad memories. Who knows maybe we will visit this Christmas after all.

[pedroh 21]

the 'dirty mexican' thing is true indeed in NC.. for the carolinians.. a Mexican is a short dirty guy that doesnt speak english and works in the fields only.... the funny thing, is their stereotype is so particular, that any hispanic with a different feature is considered 'puertorrican' or just 'hispanic'.. its funny how people don't think I'm mexican.. they just call me the hispanic guy or the puertorrican guy.. cuz, mexican unfortunately has a negative connotation..

although.. I can say. I've felt racism in the midwest.. St Louis.. and actually people here in the South is very friendly.. Atlanta, Charleston, Raleigh, Chapel hill.. I havent had any problems at all.. and Charleston is very very very white lol.. so it depends which 'version' is more convenient for anyone..

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Atlanta, Charleston, Raleigh, Chapel hill.. I havent had any problems at all..

I think it's the cities in the South that are okay. Better than the average city in the MidWest even. Out in the sticks, I'm afraid, it may be a different story. But that's true anywhere in the US - not just in the South.

[pedroh 21]

Atlanta, Charleston, Raleigh, Chapel hill.. I havent had any problems at all..

I think it's the cities in the South that are okay. Better than the average city in the MidWest even. Out in the sticks, I'm afraid, it may be a different story. But that's true anywhere in the US - not just in the South.

true.. true

[yogib37 3]

why am i not surprised that this happened at a Waffle House?

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Charity, if only they could HEAR you say "good ole boys...."

Naw, Charity's sadly had first hand experience with this sort of thing. That dirty Mexicans thing...it's not just something people are saying...it's a belief system to some people.

ummm. the hispanics shot at the white people. Yet, it's the 'good ole boys' fault? Please.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Charity, if only they could HEAR you say "good ole boys...."

Naw, Charity's sadly had first hand experience with this sort of thing. That dirty Mexicans thing...it's not just something people are saying...it's a belief system to some people.

ummm. the hispanics shot at the white people. Yet, it's the 'good ole boys' fault? Please.

Of course. They're rednecks...