Comments on: SEAL an Anchor Baby? How an Assumption Became Truth (and I’m Not Talking about la Virgen María)

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 11 May 2011 02:27:27 +0000

I am not going to jump in on the immigration issue. I am just going to say that everyone’s first clue this story was false was in the statement that his son had been “promoted to sergeant”. If he is a SEAL he is in the Navy. The Navy doesn’t have sergeants.

By: Russ

Russ — Sat, 07 May 2011 22:02:17 +0000

Great blog, V. I will amplify the issue re military protocol. While it’s plausible that any given SEAL could be an anchor baby, the military practices described by this source simply do not happen in the way described under any circumstances for any reason. There is no way the source could or would know about what his son would be doing if he were a SEAL, much less a SEAL on the particular team that would have been tasked with this mission, except under the most vague and general terms which may or may not be timely. Every aspect of work and life–including professional honors, family events, etc.–is kept strictly in-house by these organizations. From that standpoint alone, I would judge this story a fabrication.

By: Viviana

Viviana — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:24:58 +0000

Thank you for your comment. It speaks for itself.

Before you launch fighting word “sell out,” examine my record. It spans decades and demonstrates how I’ve worked to positively represent Latinos and demanded that we sit at the adult table, not because we deserve it, but because we’ve earned it. This blog just launched but will try to get to all the injustices ever committed in the world.

In my barrio verifying information I’m going to disseminate or speaking up when a wrong has been committed, regardless of ethnic background, is called a código de ética–personal and professional.

I invite you to continue reading the Wise Latina Club.

By: teresa

teresa — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:09:09 +0000

Since when is verifying such a top priority? Fox News has made name for itself for spewing concocted lies as “fair and balanced” news. They have top-rated programming that promotes anti-immigration, anti-Obama, racist, elitist propaganda. I don’t see this wise Latina taking on the likes of Beck, OReilley, Limbaugh, Coulter, Rove, Hannity. Why does bashing Latino news organizations who made an honest mistake make you “wise”. In my barrio, that makes you a “sell out”.

By: Chantilly Patiño

Chantilly Patiño — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:52:30 +0000

I’m by no means a journalist and I despise the work of fact checking, even though it is necessary. My information about the story comes via NewsTaco who yes, are always fighting the good fight for immigration reform. I’m sure that the agencies reporting meant no harm, but more were trying to bring a different outlook on the term “Anchor Baby”. I suppose I’ll have to go over the facts myself to get a clearer picture.