Govan is afraid he may "be roaming the state with an open case of tuberculosis." He is thus a potential threat to everyone who comes near him. The Mexican national who has not been immunized may be a carrier of diphtheria. measles. typhoid. He could originate a polio epidemic. The illegal alien often is employed in such jobs as food processing and handling. dishwashing. and waiter. The disease potential here is absolutely frighteninghepatitis and tuberculosis. salmonellosis. shigellosis. amebic infections and parasitic infections. The potential threat to community health and welfare posed by the illegal alien is too great to dally with. This is another very important reason why we must do everything we can to keep these people out of our country.
Identified stereotypes
Mexican nationals are portrayed as disease carriers who could cause epidemics and pose a threat to community health.