Posted on 05/26/2006 10:01:57 PM PDT by GoRepGo
Doesn't make any difference what the percentage is. The class is being given in this country. Attendees should speak English. Period. End of story.
This is the USA. We speak English!
A friend of mine who was a war refugee from the Balkans in the 90's went to stay with relatives in Eagle Pass, TX.
Though she and her husband could both speak English they always had a hard time at the grocery store (HEB) there as the checkers would often refuse to speak English, and my friends did not speak Spanish.
Folks are quick around here, ya beat me to it
TT
I'm also amazed at the number of illegal immigrants who make almost no effort to learn English. Some even try to get you to speak Spanish instead.
I've seen men and women who make 300 grand a year stumbling over Spanish to try to talk to the illiterate Salvadoran woman they leave their baby with every day.
Can't remember a single person speaking Spanish. Not one.
My, how times have changed around this neck of the woods.
I think I'm going to start posting on every immigration thread that,
We aren't making them Americans, we are simply giving them American citizenship, They are still Mexican citizens.
They work here, educate here, get their social security here, but they can own villas and ocean front homes and retire into Mexico where they are still full citizens.
No more dual citizenship for anyone.
"She is offended".
Doesn't she know that only "minorities" and Leftists are allowed to be offended in this "Brave New World" that is the modern USA.
You mean, "Marque does pour espanol!" senor!
The senate thinks we should 'consult' with Mexico before doing anything radical like putting up that fence or reinforcing the border. Use of English not PC. Protection of US sovereignty not PC. We should throw out every single politician advocating this.
I did?
Dang it again!
Seconds count on FR
TT
Press one for Spanish -
Press two for English.
I'm currently working on a dive boat in the Gulf of Mexico with a predominately Mexican crew. They refuse to learn English, so I refuse to learn Spanish. I've even had a couple come up to the bridge and try to give me lessons. I just walk away, and it really pisses them off!
Dang it again!
Thats what I was going to say!
Thats it I'm outta this thread, everyone beats me to the punch!
Watch I'll hit post and read that 2 seconds ago someone will have already posted that I should have left while the leaving was good.
TT
We find the constant use of Spanish offensive. This is an English speaking country. Learn it or leave it PERIOD
Press one for Spanish -
Press two for English.
?????? it already is that way.
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