Even though Mexican independence is actually Sept 16, in the great American tradition, we have bastardized another cultures holiday and made it our own. But considering the importance of the latino influence in America, they do deserve the honor. Gracias latinos y mexicanos para todo que hacen en nuestro pais.
(special thanks to scio for my Mexicanized avatar, it was iniitally done in preperation for what I thought was going to be a latino April 1 forum theme, and I just couldn't let his excellent work go to waste)