My first question is about the art group in "Border Boda or Divorce Fronterizo" and our representation of art as an expression of community. They were expressing a community that extended across the border, but are there equally well thought out and active groups that try to separate the border communities? When I hear about groups that are anti-immigrant they're portrayed as racist, xenophobic, ultra-conservative, and often ignorant. Are there groups such as this one that are well spoken and not overly radical? If not, how do people who may lean towards a more border stringent view express their feelings without being grouped in with radical self proclaimed militia men?
I found it interesting in Teddy Cruz's manifesto the responsibility he puts on the "people's participation in urban development, enhancing the role of communities in producing housing." Is it his claim that the people should be more active in creating the housing code, the boards that have created the code need to revamp it, or that it should be disbanded so that land use can develop on its own? Furthermore, does he advocate the abolition of laws requiring set backs and the like or does he just want the rules to be more flexible so that communities can develop spaces that fit their needs the best?
No comments:
Post a Comment