Why doesn't it surprise me

[Indy Coug]

The Latino kids I know prefer to speak English, even if their parents can't.

[beefytee]

The Latino kids I know prefer to speak English, even if their parents can't.

LOL. I have a DIL who is an immigrant and a SonIL whose ancestors were immigrants. Both speak English, she broken English. To think they, let alone their kids and grandkids are going to want to speak Spanish instead of English is truly laughable.

Unless you get a massive influx all at once, immigrants will be Americanized.

You are doing a SU on me aren't you? I know you aren't as dumb as you are sounding.

That is extremely odd that those who spend their time interacting with English speakers manage to learn or want to learn the language.

[byu71]

That is extremely odd that those who spend their time interacting with English speakers manage to learn or want to learn the language.

It is. My DIL, I support her in this, is concerned her kids are going to forget, in the case of the two oldest or not learn, in case of the two youngest, Spanish. I tell my son he should support her in this as it can't hurt at all to know two languages.

Hopefully, down the road the Latin America countries will have an economic boom. It will be good for both them and us. If that happens it doesn't hurt to know the language. In addition, the kids grandparents still live in the country of origin and only speak spanish. It would be a shame if these kids couldn't communicate with their grandparents.

[DU's cUTEy]

There are language pockets all over the US. If a person lives in one of these language pockets where English isn't the dominant language, the person could live an entire life without needing to speak fluent English. I like to visit these pockets for the authentic world cuisine that is served there. To me it seems that the hosts of these authentic restaurants have learned exactly enough English to make me comfortable enough to give over my money for their services. It usually isn't fluent English, yet because the businesses primarily serve the minority language population, they are financially successful, in spite of the lack of English.

This is what I like, and this is the American way. We shouldn't require English, just to make the BYU71's of the world feel a bit more comfortable. In a free country, people should be able to speak, or not speak, in whatever way they like. Since the purpose of government is to serve the citizens, where there are significant population bubbles of non-English-speaking citizens, the government should provide them services in their primary language. It is, after all, their government too.

Segregation anyone?

[RobinFinderson]

Segregation anyone?

What is the problem with non-forced segregation? Shouldn't people be able to form communities of like-minded people?

[DU's cUTEy]

What is the problem with non-forced segregation? Shouldn't people be able to form communities of like-minded people?

Like Utah County?

[Indy Coug]

What is the problem with non-forced segregation? Shouldn't people be able to form communities of like-minded people?

Except for when they're white or Mormon or especially white Mormons.

[byu71]

What is the problem with non-forced segregation? Shouldn't people be able to form communities of like-minded people?

She is a cutey. Don't you dare go trolling her. Look at that sweet innocent face.

[RobinFinderson]

Like Utah County?

Sure.

She is a cutey. Don't you dare go trolling her. Look at that sweet innocent face.

I'm not trolling a bit here. But if I were, I would think that a 'cutey' could fend for herself. Ideas get stronger through examination. Protecting the 'cuteys' of the world from having their ideas challenged is a form of suppression.

[byu71]

Sure.



I'm not trolling a bit here. But if I were, I would think that a 'cutey' could fend for herself. Ideas get stronger through examination. Protecting the 'cuteys' of the world from having their ideas challenged is a form of suppression.

True, but I don't think she has been here long enough to realize you are smarter than you sound sometimes. That gives you an unfair advantage.

[RobinFinderson]

True, but I don't think she has been here long enough to realize you are smarter than you sound sometimes. That gives you an unfair advantage.

Actually, I doubt this. I think I am just as smart as I sound. For better or worse.