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To: stevio
If we were in Mexico, would there be a hue and cry for English to be taught to the American immigrants? Would Mexican social service providers, Mexican teachers, or Mexican businesses be intimidated into providing -- at their expense -- English-only documents?

I agree pretty much with everything here. I know of some places that print documents in over 50 different languages. I think that new (legal) immigrants should be rquired to take English language classes at night. It should be noted that the great majority of immigrants' children do learn English. I don't mind some accommodation to Spanish, but it should not go overboard which seems like what is happening more and more. I am in complete support of this bill.

The author missed on just one point though. While in Korea, every foreign resident I met there did NOT send their son or daughter to a Korean school. It was to an English-speaking school. When a lot of Americans go abroad, we look for someone who speaks English (much as Spanish speakers do here). If Americans were any sizable minority in Mexico (in the millions), then I do indeed would insist on English instruction being given in schools, or at the very least, they would attend English schools.

4 posted on 05/17/2005 7:56:22 AM PDT by moog
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To: moog

When Americans go overseas for a short time I don't think it is unsual for them to enrole their children in an English speaking school. They are planning to return to the US and want their children to keep pace with their peers. NNow if you are moving to a new country for a long time you should learn the local language.


8 posted on 05/31/2005 9:55:59 AM PDT by upier (Stop Child abuse - Teach your children English!)
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