In response to the observation that the defining trait of illegal aliens  is that of ingratitude ELVISNIXON reader Becket Saunders posted a comment that bears repetition and serious consideration:

"Sir, The behavior of those we call 'mexican' is tribal, and your extrapolations are correct-as they are driven by the ordinary rules of economics, where 'free' incurs no obligation from the receiver.

Most aliens from there ( mexico et al )-legal or illegal-will not freely interact or acknowledge our customary, hospitable gestures (employed even with a stranger ), unless they have been somewhat acculturated-or in the rare case where the alien is of a somewhat higher caste than ordinary. I count this as a defensive behavior, in the 'natural' state, where anyone encountered who is NOT of the tribe must be regarded as a threat. Cultural anthropology comes to mind, and simple survival."

Something to ponder as our elites continue to savage English speaking Arizonans and all Americans as "nativists" and "racists."

Is Mr. Saunders analysis correct?