In psychology, we define prejudice as a negative attitude towards a specific group, usually based on some stereotypical beliefs. Prejudices are troubling because our animosity is not the result of a realistic conflict, but of the misconceptions and myths surrounding our assessment of this group. In my opinion, Mr. Lou Dobbs is not only a prejudiced individual, but much worst, because he not only harbors the myths that are the basis for his stereotypes and prejudices against undocumented (mostly Latino) immigrants, he is in many cases the source of such myths.

Far from being a journalist, Mr. Dobbs becomes the focus of infection that spreads the disease of prejudice and discrimination. Instead of a serious, balanced analysis of both the positive and negative effects that the immigration of undocumented workers and their families has on the U.S., he selectively spreads, and amplifies, only the negative ones, while conveniently ignoring the positive effects they have on the economy, the society and the culture of our diverse country. His biased analysis is then heard by hundreds of thousands of individuals, who sadly believe the stigma, fueling a dangerous trend towards discrimination and racism that affects these mostly poor, hard-working families who came to America only because of their dreams to achieve a better future, a better life.