regardless of work ethic (or lack of), the 'dysfunction' travels with the immigrant. It is reflected in every area where a single culture of immigrants have become the majority. It is reflected in attitudes toward government, law enforcement, violence, non-violence, respect for property, and a multitutude of other characteristics which define the origin of the immigrant. I would cite two places I've lived as good examples (south side of San Diego, CA and Yuma, AZ). It sounds alarmist now, but the MeCha idea of regaining the southwest U.S. is actually a very strong movement, consciously or otherwise. Read Navarrette's articles over the past few months.