Originally Posted by purplewings
First of all we came to this country speaking the English language, which later became our own American dialect, which is not quite the same as British.
Who did? All Americans of mixed nationalities or you, with your superiority complex, or was it the ones who were first in this country, the American Indians, who were non-English speakers?
Speaking different or same language is not racist in any form - if you see it as that, it is because you have a racist mind - not me. All colors and ethnicities already speak our language and have every since they arrived in America. No problem from language barriers. The real problem comes when people speak different languages. That is a major barrier to friendship or community participation.
Now let me understand this. You said "Speaking different or same language is not racist in any form - if you see it as that, it is because you have a racist mind - not me." And in the same paragraph you have the hormones to say "The real problem comes when people speak different languages. That is a major barrier to friendship or community participation." Lady, have you lost it or what, or are you just nuts??! You are saying that speaking a different or same language is not racist in any form and that I'm racist. Then you go on to say that the problem comes when people speak different languages and that it is a " .... major barrier to friendship or community participation." A major barrier? To friendship or community participation? So, you don't want them anywhere near you, I see. So, YOU are indeed the racist as all can clearly see now! Thanks for elucidating that fact.
And your comment that all colors and ethnicities already speak "our" language? Are you sure about that? And it is not I who have a racist mind, but the more you write, we can clearly see that it is actually You! Again, let's revisit this statement of yours. You say "The real problem comes when people speak different languages." Why is that a "problem" for you, oh yes, I forget, it's your racist mind that controls you, therefore you could not accept it as the norm. But try to explain that to our Canadian friends who have areas that speak French exclusively instead of English. Tell them you have a problem with that and see where they'll plant a foot into! Tell the people who live and speak their own native languages in these U.S. such as Spanish in Florida, Los Angeles, San Antonio and many other places and see where you would find yourself.
I don't know your nationality but you obviously have no love for America. I do. It wouldn't be the country it is with different languages being used in public places.....I don't care what language anyone speaks in their home or neighborhood.
Oh, so you don't care what they speak at home or in the neighborhood but just so they don't do it in public places because that would be so despicable and un-American to you. And you do want to push this country into accepting ENGLISH ONLY as you are doing, huh. Now, I get it. Sorry but you are the racist in disguise. By the way, I Love America enough to care that it remains diversified not divisive as you do since you don't want different languages spoken in public places because to you it wouldn't be the country it is. You want all people speaking what you think they should be speaking. But better yet, try to explain that "logic" to the people of many different nationalities who keep a very special place in their heart for their native languages and speak it all they want. Explain that one to the Polish, Italians, Swedish, Germans, French, Spanish, Czechs, etc. who are Americans living in this country but who speak their native tongue and see how they would reward you for your "wisdom".
And when a poll disagrees with your stance is it your way to decry all polls instead of paying attention to the results?
Oh, give me a break, Ms. poll-believer! If you think polls aren't rigged to some extent to influence particular results, I will sell you the Atlantic Ocean (only you'd probably buy it with your mentality).
I don't want to support the illegals, and don't worry about alienating our 'visitors' who are actually trespassers. No one is picking on the Mexicans...they need to wait and come here legally like people from every other country - and then follow the same guidelines as all immigrants have done so we can keep the country we have formed.
Keep the country?! And you think they would just pick up this country and take it back with them or push you out of it, according to your way of thinking! Have you even heard of those who come to work hard doing the jobs no native-born American wants to do, those who actually help to put food on our table? What about you going out to the very hot fields on the back of a truck to pick fruits and vegetables for twelve to sixteen hours a day for a few bucks and little to no rights? Five minutes in the field and you'd be crying for mercy, kicking, screaming and begging for a fine Mexican illegal to quickly take your place! I've heard enough to know where you're actually coming from sister!
I guess Michealb already answered your Canada vs Mexico dilemma.
