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Old 03-23-2011, 11:07 AM
 
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No, it is they that will adapt and change, not I. If they are in MY country not theirs they will speak MY language, not I theirs. They will adjust to MY culture, not I theirs. They will accept MY customs not I theirs. They will obey OUR laws, not ignore them as they now do. I totally reject multiculturealism.

It is exactly this attitude which will be your downfall. You are digging your heals in and ignoring the changes around you.

But you are correct that it will be in any immigrant's best interest to learn the host country's language and customs, otherwise they are limiting themselves tremendously. I know people who have been here for years, and have trouble carrying a conversation in English. It astonishes me and their lives suffer for it. But that is their choice.

 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:07 AM
 
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it isn't? Why are all the street signs I see in English?
English is the most widely used language in the U.S. but it doesn't have an official status.
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:12 AM
 
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English is the most widely used language in the U.S. but it doesn't have an official status.
I would suggest that maybe it ought to be.
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:15 AM
 
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I would suggest that maybe it ought to be.
What would be the purpose?
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:17 AM
 
Location: Littleton, CO
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Since when is English not important?
Oh.... I think it's very important.

Just not according to your standards.
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:17 AM
 
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What would be the purpose?
So we can all communicate?
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:18 AM
 
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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I would suggest that maybe it ought to be.
No one gives a crap what you would suggest.
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:20 AM
 
Location: Littleton, CO
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I would suggest that maybe it ought to be.
Why?

What "problem" would that solve?
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:21 AM
 
Location: Littleton, CO
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So we can all communicate?
Are you having problems communicating?
 
Old 03-23-2011, 11:22 AM
 
Location: Boston, MA
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Barriers? Please elaborate, because I do not understand your reference.
Language barriers.
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