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To: Vision
He’s explaining that that is an english speaking country, while not meaning to attack those who are newly arrived and yet to learn it; while welcoming them.

That's what I was looking for, and you're probably right. However, admitting that he made a "poor choice of words", when he in fact made a very effective and accurate choice of words, is not what was called for here. What he should have said is that Spanish is indeed the language of the ghetto precisely because so many Spanish-speaking immigrants refuse to learn our language or obey our laws.

The good news here is that he has NOT backtracked on his policy positions. He's not retracted his demand for English-only ballots and English immersion rather than bilingual education in schools.
27 posted on 04/05/2007 10:02:17 AM PDT by The Pack Knight (Democracy is the tyranny of all over all. Gingrich/Bolton '08)
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To: The Pack Knight
However, admitting that he made a "poor choice of words", when he in fact made a very effective and accurate choice of words, is not what was called for here.

In America now adays, we are so blessed that only the most pure statements are considered acceptable.(You reap what you sow).

The issue is Newt correctly said that speaking Spanish will keep you in the ghetto...and the issue from the other end is that lots of these folks are hard working and looking for the American dream, and are isolated by being so newly arrived.

It's a fine line.
28 posted on 04/05/2007 10:07:54 AM PDT by Vision ("Delight yourself with the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm37:4)
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