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Old 08-29-2015, 11:58 AM
 
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This is an interesting article regarding what L.A. County will look like in the near future.

5 ways Los Angeles County’s population is changing

I found this part the most interesting:

Latino Majority on the way

"While their growth has slowed in recent decades, Latinos will likely be the majority in Los Angeles County by 2020, experts say.

And since 2001, more than 60 percent of babies born in L.A. County have been Latino compared with more than 50 percent in the state. This generation is the future of California and thus it’s important to invest in it, said David Hayes-Bautista, professor of medicine and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at UCLA’s School of Medicine.

“Their educational levels and their employment opportunities set the economic tone for this region,” Hayes-Bautista said. “If they do well, we all do well. If they do poorly, we all do poorly.”

And the disparities are clear. Nearly 11 percent of Latino adults in California ages 25 or older have earned at least a bachelor’s degree compared with 30 percent of all Californians, 39 percent of whites, 23 percent of African-Americans and about 48 percent of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, according to 2011 U.S. Census Bureau data."

I really hope Latinos do well in regards to education because only having 11% of Latino adults with at least a bachelor's degree is not a good thing.
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Old 08-29-2015, 12:01 PM
 
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Latino Majority on the way
“Their educational levels and their employment opportunities set the economic tone for this region,” Hayes-Bautista said. “If they do well, we all do well. If they do poorly, we all do poorly.”
This logic is flawed. If they do poorly, they will move away to cities or states they can economically afford and where education is not a priority.
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Old 08-29-2015, 12:06 PM
 
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This logic is flawed. If they do poorly, they will move away to cities or states they can economically afford and where education is not a priority.
California is very generous with welfare programs so I do not see them going anywhere. I prefer them to get educated and succeed as any other American.
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Old 08-29-2015, 12:40 PM
 
Location: West Hollywood
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This logic is flawed. If they do poorly, they will move away to cities or states they can economically afford and where education is not a priority.
The reality is that Hispanics will typically work for much lower wages so areas with large Hispanic populations, like Los Angeles county, have depressed wages. When Hispanics start getting paid more it will increase wages in the entire area.
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Old 08-29-2015, 04:39 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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"While their growth has slowed in recent decades, Latinos will likely be the majority in Los Angeles County by 2020, experts say."

I respectfully disagree with this statement.
When the new administration takes office after the 2016 election, a strong deportation policy will be in effect, and many in the Hispanic community will be gone, and those remaining will be a low percentage compared to other ethnic groups.
As well, sanctuary cities in the state will be a thing of the past, which will also drive the Hispanic population from California, and that is the realistic look at the future of California, and Los Angeles in particular.

Bob.
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Old 08-29-2015, 05:52 PM
 
Location: West Hollywood
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"While their growth has slowed in recent decades, Latinos will likely be the majority in Los Angeles County by 2020, experts say."

I respectfully disagree with this statement.
When the new administration takes office after the 2016 election, a strong deportation policy will be in effect, and many in the Hispanic community will be gone, and those remaining will be a low percentage compared to other ethnic groups.
As well, sanctuary cities in the state will be a thing of the past, which will also drive the Hispanic population from California, and that is the realistic look at the future of California, and Los Angeles in particular.

Bob.
Hahaha! Oh wow!
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Old 08-29-2015, 06:53 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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"While their growth has slowed in recent decades, Latinos will likely be the majority in Los Angeles County by 2020, experts say."

I respectfully disagree with this statement.
When the new administration takes office after the 2016 election, a strong deportation policy will be in effect, and many in the Hispanic community will be gone, and those remaining will be a low percentage compared to other ethnic groups.
As well, sanctuary cities in the state will be a thing of the past, which will also drive the Hispanic population from California, and that is the realistic look at the future of California, and Los Angeles in particular.

Bob.
Ha yea.

I find it funny how many people hate "illegals". Last I checked the USA was built up entirely from immigrants. Its like they are mad at Mexicans for stealing jobs and getting freebies when we did the same in the 1700's by stealing land from the native "americans".
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Old 08-29-2015, 07:43 PM
 
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"While their growth has slowed in recent decades, Latinos will likely be the majority in Los Angeles County by 2020, experts say."

I respectfully disagree with this statement.
When the new administration takes office after the 2016 election, a strong deportation policy will be in effect, and many in the Hispanic community will be gone, and those remaining will be a low percentage compared to other ethnic groups.
As well, sanctuary cities in the state will be a thing of the past, which will also drive the Hispanic population from California, and that is the realistic look at the future of California, and Los Angeles in particular.

Bob.
I guarantee you that whoever winds up as POTUS will not be deporting anyone. Trump is merely playing into the fears of the crazies. The vast majority of Americans support a pathway to citizenship.

In U.S., 65% Favor Path to Citizenship for Illegal Immigrants
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Old 08-29-2015, 08:13 PM
 
Location: Idaho
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No matter who sits in the Oval Office, this country will continue to have open borders. The Democrats like them because it enhances its voter base. The Republicans like them because they provide companies with inexpensive labor.
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Old 08-29-2015, 08:20 PM
 
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
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I know a Latina who has only a high school education, but she served in the Marine Corps and now she's an LAPD officer. Not all careers require a bachelor's degree.
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