The Seattle Times article (“Mixed Feelings: Latinos Hire Latinos”) didn’t address the issue of citizenship and power because it’s simply not relevant to the story being told, if at all.

I’ve met many members of the Latino middle class while working on my current project. I’m producing a film (Latin Voices, American Dreams, now in production) that looks at Latino life following immigration. I’ve interviewed and spent time in many middle class homes across the nation, and I’ve never seen any indication of the abuse suggested in the post, “La Nanny.” Where is there evidence for the statement that when Latinos hire Latinos it “often leads to situations of abuse ranging from insufficient pay to near slavery conditions”? I’m not saying it’s impossible, but “often”?

Most Americans believe all Latinos are of lower socioeconomic status. It’s nearly impossible to get people to believe there is a middle class at all. The point of the Seattle Times story is more Latinos are rising from modest beginnings to the point they need and can afford domestic help, but sometimes they find themselves embarrassed by the bounty of their hard work. Period.

I suggest these are not the kind of people who are likely to enslave others. But it was great to hear more Latinos are doing well. It’s good for them, the economy, and the country.

I do not have a comment, but I am seeking a live-in domestic helper. I live the Bahamas and I would for them to relocate there. It is a long term position and has many benefits, No rent to pay, free food, one week paid vacation, lots of free time, very easy house to maintain please offer me some direction