I intend no disrespect--nor did Jefferson. But the cultural differences are sufficiently significant that Jefferson--a strict constructionist--cut corners to purchase Louisiana, precisely to obtain a buffer between the Hispanic world and the original American settlements. (See An American Immigration Policy.)
While many, both Hispanic & Anglo, in the present, do indeed share the aspirations that the younger Bushes refer to; those aspirations are not the only issues involved in determining future courses.
Therefore, respectfully, we will not consider voting for Jeb or his son. Their priorities are not our priorities, nor those set forth in our written Constitution.
When US forces defeated Mexican forces in the 1840s, people living in the southwest were offered a choice: you may choose Mexican citizenship, or you may choose U.S. citizenship.
An astonishing number of people, +80%, chose United States citizenship.