The hispanic people that I have known who are here legally and have established roots here do not really support illegal immigration, so the excuse that the government is afraid of offending them is not supported. While they may have a better understanding of the plight of illegal immigrants and why they would be desperate to get into this country, they do not wish to be lumped into the same category as illegal hispanic immigrants. However, they are proud of their roots and how far they have come since arriving here.