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should it be mandatory to speak the language of the country you wish to live in?

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you gon always be my latin queen bitch:
nah im not sayin everyone should be forced to speak one language...never said that and thats not what i meant
im sayin the mexicans  (in this case before anyone hispanics get offended) seems like they dont want to learn the language in which most people in this country speak but want everythin this country has to offer

alot of people will tell you most of the time its hispanics that dont know how to speak or understand the language thats spoke over here except maybe the dollar sign of course

Javier:

--- Quote from: GET YOUR WALK ON on November 24, 2009, 01:20:50 PM ---nah im not sayin everyone should be forced to speak one language...never said that and thats not what i meant
im sayin the mexicans  (in this case before anyone hispanics get offended) seems like they dont want to learn the language in which most people in this country speak but want everythin this country has to offer

alot of people will tell you most of the time its hispanics that dont know how to speak or understand the language thats spoke over here except maybe the dollar sign of course

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Again, I point to the fact that 3rd, 4th, and eventually 5th generation latinos will not know Spanish as well as they know English, this is key right here because eventually the younger crowd will be larger, think about the future effects of it.  It's a non-issue.  There might be people pretending that they don't know English just to avoid talking to people lol.  My dad who knows English very well gets telemarketer calls where he tells them, "I don't speak English" just to avoid them. 

QuietTruth:

--- Quote from: BiggBoogaBiff aka Everythangz Biznezz on November 24, 2009, 12:26:49 PM ---i think you should, it only makes sense.  i know if i moved 2 Mexico or China i gotsta learn that shit or else i aint staying for long.  that's how u get got

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Word up.


This is America speak English. :D



If I done moved to China, I'd think it'd be my responsibility to learn Chinese.

.:DaYg0sTyLz:.:
I dont think it should ever be MANDATORY. But if you come from another country, you also shouldnt expect that people adapt to YOU.  If I went to Mexico, and didnt speak any Spanish Id fully expect to not be able to communicate with anybody.  The government cant make it mandatory though, thats bullshit. Bein here in SD, I always hate when Mexicans come accross get pissed cus you dont speak Spanish lol. 

the ghost:

--- Quote from: Javier on November 24, 2009, 01:16:39 PM --- It should be encouraged to speak more than one language. 

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I like this thought.  the two years we Americans have to take in HS is b.s.  Other countries have kids taking 6-8 years of English.  Look at all the posters here from other countries that you would never know they weren't native speakers until you see the soccer pics;)

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