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Originally Posted by gone fishin
I still like what Teddy Roosevelt said 100 years ago:
"In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person's becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American...There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn't an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag.. We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language... and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people."
Theodore Roosevelt 1907
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Neither spoke English, but immediately took lessons and became citizens as soon as they could. They loved this country - my Dad fought for this country and both would be real pissed at the situation we now face with language and cultural barriers. The Americans language should be English and no other language should interfere with the day to day living. I have no problem with any race speaking their native language amongst themselves, but don’t try and force anyone to accept their language as a normal way to do business.
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Amen
Imho,seems like few want to take the trouble to become citizens learn the offical language and contribute to the country. Politicians have made it far too easy for them, looking for political gain.