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...So begins a whole host of more important issues that are no doubt well over the head of many people who post about this subject here.
All I can think to add is to thank our lucky stars that better minds are those who decide what is right and/or wrong when it comes to immigration policy!
Condescend much?
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...But we certainly have our fair share of people who are native and seem to have this 'culture' of not valuing education and/or work.
How is that relevant to choosing who is allowed to immigrate to this country and who isn't?
It's not relevant at all.
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We have a very materialistic culture. You may disagree but Exhibit A are all those people waiting in crushing lines on Black Friday for stuff they don't need unless you consider the iPhone 6 Plus necessary.
It sounds like you just don't like Americans.
Can't say I'm surprised.
So you romanticize other cultures -- but still live here.
I guess it's "fun" to imagine "better things" without ever testing your belief in them.
That way, you can never be disappointed.
And you can continue to blame and complain to your heart's content.
Why do immigrants even move here if they don't want to assimilate into our society? That makes no sense at all. Are we just an opportunity cash cow to them? That's not to say they can't practice their native cultures and languages in private. One has to know English in order to become a naturalized citizen anyway.
Probably the same reason a lot of American expats living in Thailand (and such places) never learn the language of their "second home".
Not sure how many other ways there are to address some of the intolerance expressed here, or what some might refer to as red neck intolerance in general, but I am loath to recognize these notions in any respectful manner, that's for sure.
People who refer to refugees as "scum" deserve no respect, should expect the opposite, but unfortunately they don't care either way. They know no respect and they will not change.
"To suggest that the Nazis wanted a "melting pot" of different cultures and ethnicities (as in the supposed American ideal) is wrong."
I don't know how I can put it any plainer. I do not suggest this as presented in your statement. The definition of "assimilation" goes well beyond your strict definition as I explained before. Also, again, the more significant issue is what Americans should expect in the way of assimilation. I would argue we should be less adamant about assimilation per the definition I provided before and more tolerant of those here legally regardless how much the look, sound or act like you or me.
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That is correct, up to and until your actions to perceive your way of life infringes on the freedom, liberties, and rights of others. Once you try to preserve your way of life at another person's (or peoples) expanse, that's when it becomes racist, fascist, and amoral.
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