Sleeping Giant Wakes Up

[Hometown]

For years Latinos have been referred to as the sleeping giant of U.S. politics.  Developments over the past decade made it look like the giant was tossing and turning and slowly rousing from a deep slumber.  Now it appears that the media focus on immigration has really awakened the giant.

It's been a long time since I've seen this much in the way of spontaneous politics as Latin people all across the U.S. mount massive protests.  It feels like Vietnam.  

This much is clear:  Latinos have been politicized.