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In response to "st poll: the us hispanic population grew 43% in the last ten years, by 15 million. the majority of these people came from where?....nm" by x

The USA. -- nm

Posted by Reagen Apr 8 '11, 10:40

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you're no fun, einstein.....nm - x Apr 8, 10:41 9
- I just want to know why it is that this wave of immigrants is going to be different from every other wave of immigrants that came before that eventual - Reagen Apr 8, 10:47 8
  - The gradual addition of Spanish into business practices makes this trend unlikely... - Mel Profit Apr 8, 10:49 7
    - are they not learning it or just being able ot have the option to conduct business in a language they're more comfortable in? - Reagen Apr 8, 10:52 6
      - I think the option to conduct business in their native language means they aren't forced to learn the unifying language. - Mel Profit Apr 8, 11:00 3
        
        I think you're mistaking the struggles of the first generation for failure to assimilate. -- nm - Reagen Apr 8, 11:02 1
        
        I see the incentive for them learning something else being taken away. -- nm - Mel Profit Apr 8, 11:06
        
        honestly? There is no need to force English. The only language that needs to be forced is a minority language. - loosilu Apr 8, 11:02
      - IM: that certainly runs contrary to the concept of language-immersion programs. - Dr.Vermin Apr 8, 10:57 1
        
        Those people have their own immersion program at home. -- nm - loosilu Apr 8, 10:58

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