Some people mention the issue of language in regards to the acceptability of illegal immigration. For those that hold a position like that, why does it matter? If they are illegal, does it matter if they speak perfect English? If they are legal permanent aliens, would not learning the language just be fine then?
2006-09-20 06:49:09 · 15 answers · asked by kingstubborn 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Language is a way to identify someone who is not "like you". Accent, hair and skin color, customs, religion are all identifiers.
In prehistoric times, those were ways one could tell which "tribe" you were from. Today it is much the same.
To some of us, different cultures, languages, colors, customs and such are treasures yet to be discovered. To others they identify a "foreigner" they must dismiss as inferior.
I would recommend to you a book by Carl Sagan called Shadows of a Forgotten Ancestry. It's an amazing study in race relations dating back to the earliest days of man. And how that translates into today's concerns about race, immigration, and religion.
2006-09-20 06:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by Hetty 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A lot of people ask the very same question. Knowing the language is probably the most important factor when immigrating to a new country. How will you fare there if you cannot communicate with the people who are native to that particular country? Legal or illegal you must have an understanding of the language, history, and cultures to make a life there. Truth be told, most people assume that it is only illegals that do not know the language... and that's not true. Funny, how does everyone know the difference between a legal and an illegal? Do you walk around asking people for their greencards?
Mendi8a... why should Americans have to learn a second language unless they plan on moving to a country where that language is spoken? Why should they change their lifestyles and cultures? People who immigrate here wanted the change... not the Americans! If they wanted the change wouldn't they be the ones immigrating?
2006-09-20 07:03:47 · answer #2 · answered by asdfjkl; 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
One Of The REQUIREMENTS For US Citizenship
Or Legal, Permanent Resident Status
Is To Have A Comprehensive Understanding
Of The English Language (Read, Write, Speak)
The Above Does NOT Apply To "Temporary Guest Workers"
2006-09-20 07:03:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 08:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your viewpoint is a little skewed. I'm less likely to assume someone is illegal upon first meeting them if they have a decent grasp of English. Assimilation into society is a requirement of any country's immigration policy, not just ours. You would be expected to be able to speak and understand Italian if you moved to Italy, so why is it such an issue here in America? We would be expected to learn Spanish if we moved to Mexico, so why is there a double-standard there for the Mexicans and other hispanics who come here and don't learn English? This is an English speaking country, and English is the international language of business. I shouldn't have to choose between English and Spanish when I call a number for customer service, or swipe my credit card at the store.
2006-09-20 07:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by j.f. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The context behind the question is probably one of determining whether or not the illegal aliens in question are a positive part of the community. The ability to speak English is a way to gauge assimilation and likelihood of economic and educational success. Because some immigration laws have been effectually ignored for decades, it is important to fully understand their consequences under current circumstances before making changes.
2006-09-20 07:05:44 · answer #6 · answered by bromothymol 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it doesn't. Lots of illegals speak some English. It still doesn't make it ok that they broke the law. But, it would be nice if people who claim to already be American(or would like to be American) respected our flag, our country and its people, our history, our language, and most of all our laws. It used to be an honor to come here, now it is a right.
2006-09-20 08:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inability to speak English impairs the capacity of a citizen to digest political speech, to serve on juries, to participate in judicial proceedings, to serve in the armed forces, and to participate in a military mobilization. From the viewpoint of society, the fact that some citizens will escape the obligations and miss the opportunities of America will only enhance the prospect for isolation and ethnic strife.”
2006-09-20 07:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because when you force a country to speak your language you have not become a citizen of that country it has become a servant to you , the non citizen , how far do you think you would get in Mexico ,Spain, Iran Columbia if you went there and demanded every one speak English so you can understand and they are forced to understand you ............ I don't think we would be seeing much of you anymore , Its disrespectfull if there going to be an American they have to speak the language and its English
2006-09-20 07:30:42 · answer #9 · answered by Kitten,Doc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it really does not really matter if the immigration to speak perfect English, as long as they will able to live U.S. with some English, it will be fine.
2006-09-20 06:59:10 · answer #10 · answered by Vi Vi 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋