Reply #52: Not historical ignorance... [View All]

[YellowRubberDuckie]

Yes, they lived in their enclaves, but they did so to make it easier to function in America. They learned English from the ones who were here before they were. The ones who were here first helped the new people find jobs and food. They spoke their languages to each other, sure, but they were proud to move to America and learn the language. No, they did not dump their heritage. No one asked them to. But they assimilated because they were proud to be here.
Do not tell me I don't know my history when I actually have looked into it a lot.
I do not understand how you can sit there and accuse me of these things. Number one, you don't know me, and b, just because I happen to believe that a common language brings countries together and promotes unity does not mean I hate immigrants. I just want to hold them to a higher standard.
Would you move to Germany or France and expect everyone to learn English? I happen to know for a fact you cannot emigrate to France without learning French and learning their history. I guess they just hate everyone so they don't want to let anyone in, is that it?
Duckie