We're currently in Miami, a diverse city filled with many immigrants, which I absolutely love. However, my aunts and my mother are closed-minded. One of my aunts, in particular, hates immigrants and frequently goes on racist rants about them. Unfortunately, my mother doesn't do anything to correct her behavior.
One incident that particularly bothered me was when my mother asked the hotel housekeeper where the restroom was located. The housekeeper had a slight accent, but I was able to understand her perfectly fine. However, my mother was mean-mugging her and said, "I seriously can't understand anything she's saying. I see why people have problems here." I felt compelled to speak up and said, "Mom, everyone has a right to be here in America. This country is for everyone, and the statement you just made was ignorant." My mother paused and then started to shout at me. She accused me of taking up for "outside people" and never standing up for those who do the most for me. I reminded her that as my parent, it's her responsibility to do things for me. Furthermore, I don't understand the "outside people" label she uses. To me, it sounds like we're in a cult. If anyone says an ignorant statement, I'm going to correct them, simple as that.
