As a matter of fact my friend I have been insulted,made fun of and attacked bu another hispanic Group I must tell you that my First visit to DOminican Republic did not leave the greatest impression on me we were going to stay in La Romana and while we were in the bus( it was a big group big family what can I say) we stopped for some presidentes for the guys and while we were parked all I saw was a bunch of people giving me the finger for no reason whatsoever calling us "Puercorriquenos" Y Sin Bandera. However this did not scar me, i went back and I have grown to love the culture of DR and its people.My friend you might believe that Puerto Ricans are not attacked but we are more constantly attacked by other hispanic groups than the average because we are related to the US because they question our Culture because they believe we should ashamed of not having a nation to call our own. and of course of having benefits that other hispanics don't. You know we are contanstly trying to defend our culture yes and we do have a rich culture (new geration is not doing to well to represent but its very alive still) just like you guys do. We feel pride in being who we are in our language and traditions and that at least for me is what is important. Now regarding the comment of:FuegoAzul21 said:i feel obliged to respond to this one, now , maybe you have never been insulted , harrased , made fun of,even attacked for showing pride in for being what you are by another hispanic group , probably most PRs dont , but most Dominicans (at least the ones in the tri-state area) do , so that is something you have to keep in mind when you read some of the posts . Also , you have to understand that PRs do have a superiority complex when it comes to Dominicans ,especially when they are the majority , now dont get me wrong i ve had plenty of great expeiriences with PRs and know that there are more good PRs than bad . You just have to look at it from our point of view, a people not too differant from us but tryin to put us down when we try to shine , and the problem is that PRs are the only ones we get this from (depending on where you live).i know this , I LIVED THIS !!!!!! , and still do to some extent. however , im not one to place all PRs in this category and i dont , its like you said "the rotten apples"
"you have to understand that PRs do have a superiority complex" I dont at least, so your statement would be false giving that by saying Puerton RIcanS DO have a superiority complex you are implying that all of us do, which is completely untrue. There might be some, but let's get rid of these generalized steryotypes it is not the overwhelming majority its more so majority of ignorant people. By making statements like this we are forever creating stigmas and esteryotypes onall kinds of people. Oh dear and I dont beleive PRs are the only ones talking about Dominicans i have heard plenty of cubans and mexicans doing so, therefore we can conclude that no race is free of guilt when it comes to prejudice,racism and critizism I have heard it from everyone about anyone...I dont know about you guys..but I believe it's very true.