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Hispanic U.S.A.

In a historic demographic shift, Census officials reported last week that Hispanics have passed African-Americans as the nation’s largest minority. What do you think?

Jeff Maggio • Roofer

“I don’t care what you say, Hispanics are not a bigger minority than blacks. Have you seen those guys? They’re barely five feet tall.”

Jeff Maggio • Roofer

Chuck Kinnard • Salesman

“Luckily, I am prepared for this, thanks to bilingual educational programming on PBS.

Chuck Kinnard • Salesman

Fred Willets • Systems Analyst

“I had no idea there were so many Hispanics in this country. They must all be in the back.”

Fred Willets • Systems Analyst

Denise Rowe • Waitress

“Boy, if it’s not the blacks, it’s the Hispanics. That’s it. That’s the summation of my feelings on the matter.”

Denise Rowe • Waitress

J.P. Burlock • Delivery Driver

“I guess those good-luck candles with the bloody dude on them are actually good for something.”

J.P. Burlock • Delivery Driver

Linda Cort • Interior Decorator

“There are still tons more whites than any of these minorities, right? Whew.”

Linda Cort • Interior Decorator