Dying to get here and live in America, but then when they get here they do all of their regular customs from their own countries, and seperate themselves from the rest of Americans? It is as if they were living in their own country. Why not learn American culture and blend in like the rest of us?
2007-03-28 13:57:50 · 12 answers · asked by lvillejj 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Well, ask your parents or your grandparents why they came here!
There is nothing wrong with retaining your own heritage! They came here so they didn't have to be like you!
I believe this is an exact quote from the Declaration of Independence!
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
"they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" doesn't say they have to make you happy!
2007-03-28 14:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Many immigrants who come here legally DO learn about America or at least about the local culture (local to where they live here) and try to blend in. They still observe many of their customs because it is part of their culture and their right. Ideally they will find a balance between the two...assimilate into American society and our ways while remembering their heritage and customs.
2007-03-28 17:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Starshine 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know several immigrants and what you said has no substance whatsoever with people I know personally.
Granted, you may know different people than I do but in that case, like others upstairs said, you need to define what "American culture" is to make your case.
Then again, maybe you are just following the "mob mentality" here, that is "rattling the cage" with nothing to back it up.
2007-03-28 14:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by clueless_nerd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they shouldn't have to "blend in". Thats why people come here so they can practice any religion/culture they want with out consequence. That is what makes this country so great.
2007-03-28 15:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by potter71331 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What do you think American culture is in the first place?
2007-03-28 14:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
What is American culture? Whites, blacks, Asians, Hindi, etc. ALL have different cultures. If you can define what "American culture" is for me, then I can answer your question.
2007-03-28 14:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by Siervocal 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should get together with the guy who asked somewhere on this site what stereotypes are true!
2007-03-28 14:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Lexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do not come here to become one of us. they come here for the opprotunites and to earn/ provid efor their family! and saying that all immigrants just sepatate themselfs from the rest of us is like really racist and sterotypical! oh-em-gee!
2007-03-28 14:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by Izzie 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
What is the american culture?You hardly have one
2007-03-28 14:04:04 · answer #9 · answered by RX 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Because they are willing to risk their life to provide for their family.
2007-03-28 14:03:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋