The midterms are here, and what I am seeing worries me.
Emotions are once again taking control, and they are manipulating the Hispanic voter, knowing full well that we are the top racial group and that we are defining politics in the United States. The people behind this know exactly what they are doing.
That includes not only politicians but also influencers who are paid for it, journalists without integrity, and media outlets.
Hispanics have always been underestimated over time. They finally saw our essence and understood what we were made of.
We are hard workers, we are family, we are the warmth of the home, we are values. Unfortunately, the black sheep, the criminals, have made too much noise and it has hurt us too much.
However, I want to believe that what is good will always prevail.
We have a duty to vote correctly, and not be motivated by the manipulation of unscrupulous people who are interested in keeping us dominated, weak, and emotional.
United States is a wonderful country that has given us all so much, without asking for anything in return. It is not only fair, but it is the right thing to do, to vote for policies and people who will maintain order, the law, and keep this beautiful country strong and productive.
It is unfair and despicable to use the United States, to have freedoms, a home, food, and all our needs covered, only to then vote for policies and people that go against everything we came to this great country looking for.
One does not have power to cause harm, much less for revenge. One has power to help and generate benefits for others.
It cost us a lot to be recognized and respected. Let us then use our power wisely to keep this great country in prosperity, freedom, and order.
God bless America.
About the author:
Jennifer Barreto-Leyva is a multi-faceted professional and a powerhouse in the Hispanic community.
She is an attorney, journalist, and author. Pro-life activist. Former Fox News correspondent. Is part of the editorial national board of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly. TV and radio host. Former Venezuelan ambassador at the Britts Global organization in the United Nations. Politics analyst. Opinion columnist, President of The Ladies Coalition. Director for LATAM of Latinas 4 life.
Named for Parade Magazine, 8 years in a row, as one of the 50 most influential and powerful Latinas worldwide.