Hundreds of thousands of Americans celebrate Cinco De Mayo every year. Bars have Cinco De Mayo specials and restaurants offer free tacos. But do these people really know what they are celebrating?Of course not! They only want the two-for-one margaritas.
Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, which was fought May 5, 1862. In this battle, Mexican forces, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, fought off French expeditionary forces.
So, as Americans, what are we celebrating? A Mexican victory. Hmm. Do Mexicans celebrate the Fourth of July in Mexico? Not likely. So why do we acknowledge Cinco De Mayo?
Actually, I would have been rooting for the French in that battle. Maybe if they had won they would have taken care of their population. And then, maybe we wouldn't have millions of illegals in our country from Mexico. Just something to think about while you munch down on that salsa and slurp on your margarita.
Happy Cinco De Mayo!
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