How come Mexicans and new immigrants to the states dont assimilate like all of the immigrants in the last 230 years. I mean, all I really would like is if they would learn English, come on, we are an English speaking Country, how can u expect to get by not learning english. My great Grandmother had to learn english, all my realitives learned English. so whats the problem, you can still keep your heritage, just learn the language of the land!
2006-07-27 12:31:09 · 7 answers · asked by NNY 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I agree with you. My grandparents moved here from germany and learned the language as soon as they arrived. You were not even allowed to speak German in their house because they were "Americans"
2006-07-27 12:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by roythead3 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Every country in the world has an official language. The official language of the United States is English. If people want to come over here and be proud Americans, learn the language.
2006-07-27 19:37:48 · answer #2 · answered by ninusharra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
European immigrants had to learn English because that's the only way they could get a job, find a place to live, etc. But now, there are so many Spanish-speakers in the US that Mexicans and other Spanish-speaking immigrants don't need to learn English. I'm not saying that's good or bad....just the way it is.
2006-07-27 19:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by tornado 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, why to you have to categorize immigrants as "Mexicans"? Second of all, stop complaining about immigration, EVERY single person living in the US is either an immigrant or relatives were immigrants. Thirdly, yes people do need to learn English; however, it is not as easy as just learning the language. There are other factors involved. Who is going to watch their children? Most immigrants don't have time to learn the language because they are to busy working for your lazy @$$.
2006-07-27 19:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by Nurses have <3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not mandatory and they think it's not necessary because we're catering to them.if you confront them,some have a book full of a million excuses.
2006-07-27 19:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by polly-pocket 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly!
Simply stated, come to this country, work hard, learn the language. Do it all LEGALLY and respect our laws & we welcome you.
2006-07-27 19:37:24 · answer #6 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them home if they won't play by the rules.
2006-07-28 08:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Munster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋