Comments on: If all Mexican immigrants learned to speak English would Americans be more welcoming to them? http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html Spanish in Latin America and Spanish in Spain - learn it all Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:23:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: st nich http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1295 st nich Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1295 There is more than just the language issue. And it does not only apply to Spanish speaking immigrants. Unlike previous generations of immigrants that melted into American society, current immigrants don't want to become Americans, they just want the opportunities not the loyalties. This can be shown by reading most current newspapers who run stories of immigrants who are afraid of being deported. A good many of these stories center around individuals who have been here through 2 amnesties opportunities, and chose not to become Americans. Showing their desire not to change their citizenship. Ask Japanese Americans who came here before World War 2 and were so proud to be Americans they fought in the war against Japan. They thought of themselves as Americans first and only. So when you see rallies for Mexicans wanting citizenship and they are waving a Mexican flag instead of an American flag, it is hard for Americans to think that having a population of 12-20+ million people who put their National loyalties elsewhere a good idea. No matter the language. There is more than just the language issue.

And it does not only apply to Spanish speaking immigrants.

Unlike previous generations of immigrants that melted into American society, current immigrants don’t want to become Americans, they just want the opportunities not the loyalties.

This can be shown by reading most current newspapers who run stories of immigrants who are afraid of being deported. A good many of these stories center around individuals who have been here through 2 amnesties opportunities, and chose not to become Americans. Showing their desire not to change their citizenship.

Ask Japanese Americans who came here before World War 2 and were so proud to be Americans they fought in the war against Japan. They thought of themselves as Americans first and only.

So when you see rallies for Mexicans wanting citizenship and they are waving a Mexican flag instead of an American flag, it is hard for Americans to think that having a population of 12-20+ million people who put their National loyalties elsewhere a good idea. No matter the language.

]]> By: f_r_e_e_m_i_n_d http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1296 f_r_e_e_m_i_n_d Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1296 Probably not. Probably not.

]]> By: charmedchiclet http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1297 charmedchiclet Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1297 I'm sure that any attempts to integrate into the society they've entered would make them more acceptable to that society. Learning to speak the language is a vital first step, because you can't integrate into a society that you can't communicate with. I’m sure that any attempts to integrate into the society they’ve entered would make them more acceptable to that society. Learning to speak the language is a vital first step, because you can’t integrate into a society that you can’t communicate with.

]]> By: boutgivup http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1298 boutgivup Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1298 Language is not the only issue. Language is not the only issue.

]]> By: Arny http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1299 Arny Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1299 No.Mass numbers of Immigrants were always looked down upon. An easy way to get an idea of how people looked at the English Speaking Irish in the 1800s watch the movie "Gangs of New York". It was much worse than what was in the movie though. MUCH MUCH worse than what we see today with Mexicans. No.Mass numbers of Immigrants were always looked down upon. An easy way to get an idea of how people looked at the English Speaking Irish in the 1800s watch the movie "Gangs of New York".

It was much worse than what was in the movie though. MUCH MUCH worse than what we see today with Mexicans.

]]> By: mmatthews000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1300 mmatthews000 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1300 Well it's not just Mexican immigrants who come here who can't speak English. A lot of Asians, Europeans, and even some Africans don't speak English well when they come here. I think it's mostly because a lot of the Mexicans came over illegally and so people find other things like that to be offensive about them. The American accent is like nowhere else in the world. All the cool sh it was say and how we talk is a result of different immigrants coming over and learning to communicate with each other. English is the first language here and people should learn it to communicate. I lived in a French speaking country for 3 years and I had to learn French but I welcomed the challenge. We have to look at the commonalities among ourselves and not just the differences in being welcoming to someone. Well it’s not just Mexican immigrants who come here who can’t speak English. A lot of Asians, Europeans, and even some Africans don’t speak English well when they come here.

I think it’s mostly because a lot of the Mexicans came over illegally and so people find other things like that to be offensive about them. The American accent is like nowhere else in the world. All the cool sh it was say and how we talk is a result of different immigrants coming over and learning to communicate with each other. English is the first language here and people should learn it to communicate. I lived in a French speaking country for 3 years and I had to learn French but I welcomed the challenge. We have to look at the commonalities among ourselves and not just the differences in being welcoming to someone.

]]> By: Spiral http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1301 Spiral Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1301 Most people I speak with no that we need them to fill certian sectors of jobs. Most people would be happier and more accepting if they tried to integrate better. No one is saying they can't speak Spanish at home. But when they come to a store they need to ask for things in English (same for a drivers license). But at the end of the day whatever is the mainstay of immigrant is usually the most looked down on. But those that refuse to integrate are always the most looked down on. I know people from other Spanish speaking countries who look down on most Mexicans for refusing to intergrate. Most people I speak with no that we need them to fill certian sectors of jobs.

Most people would be happier and more accepting if they tried to integrate better. No one is saying they can’t speak Spanish at home. But when they come to a store they need to ask for things in English (same for a drivers license).

But at the end of the day whatever is the mainstay of immigrant is usually the most looked down on. But those that refuse to integrate are always the most looked down on.

I know people from other Spanish speaking countries who look down on most Mexicans for refusing to intergrate.

]]> By: slew http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1302 slew Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1302 It would be a good start. Buts its not the only issue. One issue is the fear of the large number of illegal immigrant coming in from Mexico. I have a problem because of the lack of control of the situation. WE do not know who is coming in. Some are good people, and some are criminals. We would want to screen all that come in to make sure we minimalize the ne'er do wells. Others has a problem with resources like cost to hospitals and the decrease in pay cause by excess workers. If the Mexican people are more willing to accomadate our concerns, I promise more people would support immigration. It would be a good start. Buts its not the only issue. One issue is the fear of the large number of illegal immigrant coming in from Mexico. I have a problem because of the lack of control of the situation. WE do not know who is coming in. Some are good people, and some are criminals. We would want to screen all that come in to make sure we minimalize the ne’er do wells. Others has a problem with resources like cost to hospitals and the decrease in pay cause by excess workers. If the Mexican people are more willing to accomadate our concerns, I promise more people would support immigration.

]]> By: usaf.primebeef http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1303 usaf.primebeef Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1303 Once again....you're one of those who REFUSE to use the word ILLEGAL. What in Gods name is wrong with you people?????? No, it isn't just the language, it is mainly the FACT that they are ILLEGAL ALIENS and have broken US laws in order to be here. Once again….you’re one of those who REFUSE to use the word ILLEGAL.
What in Gods name is wrong with you people??????

No, it isn’t just the language, it is mainly the FACT that they are ILLEGAL ALIENS and have broken US laws in order to be here.

]]> By: kevdre1 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html/comment-page-1#comment-1304 kevdre1 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:37:43 +0000 http://www.spanishlatinamerican.com/if-all-mexican-immigrants-learned-to-speak-english-would-americans-be-more-welcoming-to-them.html#comment-1304 And a lot of them commit hate crimes against whites. It is the bad Mexicans that earns the racial term "spics". A lot of Mexicans are still good people but most of them (good Mexicans) come by legal means. But I believe the bad ones who commit crimes against whites are the illegal aliens. And a lot of them commit hate crimes against whites. It is the bad Mexicans that earns the racial term "spics". A lot of Mexicans are still good people but most of them (good Mexicans) come by legal means. But I believe the bad ones who commit crimes against whites are the illegal aliens.

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