[stentorian conservative]

Precisely the reason that we aren’t retiring in my home state of Texas. Too many derned mexicans. (cue the “that’s racist” animation)

It’s pretty sad when you need to know spanish to get a job, as was the case with my daughter who is attending college in Texas. She actually had to come here to NY, get hired by Penny’s and then transfer. True story.

[basil]

I'm not sure what you are talking about. I've lived in Texas most of my life, born and bred here. So were my 5 children.

I know maybe 5 Spanish words, and none of my kids know any Spanish.

I have one granddaughter who is proficient in Spanish--but she went to Spain to learn it.

We have lived here very comfortably--my husband had a very successful career (he's an Okie, and he didn't have to learn Spanish to move here.)