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Don’t care how some liberal activist wants to spin the story, they’re here invading our country illegally. I’m tired of them being my problem and wanting my tax dollars. They have nothing to offer but burden to the citizens of our country.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: KrustyKrab
That is of course a belief held by many many people. This article attempts to point out that at least this one story, used as a chapter in the book of ''fear'' was not in any fashion as dramatic as originally presented.
originally posted by: rickymouse
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There should be a mandatory requirement that anyone coming into this country to live must know how to speak English. Why should our school kids now be forced to take Spanish class?
originally posted by: Boomer1947
originally posted by: rickymouse
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There should be a mandatory requirement that anyone coming into this country to live must know how to speak English. Why should our school kids now be forced to take Spanish class?
There is.
Here are the requirements for an immigrant to become a naturalized citizen:
Age: Be at least 18 years old when you apply
Permanent residency: Have been a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) for at least five years
Physical presence: Have been physically present in the US for at least 30 months out of the 5 years
English proficiency: Be able to read, write, and speak basic English
Civics knowledge: Have a basic knowledge of US history and government
Moral character: Be a person of “good moral character”
Loyalty oath: Take a loyalty oath and support the Constitution and form of government of the United States
I guess you didn’t get the memo.
Almost all nations have the same or similar requirements to have some proficiency in the local language, if you are going to stay there permanently.
Also, no school kid is forced to take Spanish. Many school districts have a requirement to study a foreign language in high school, with the main options being Spanish, French, Russian, German, and Chinese. Having been born and raised in a former Spanish colony (California) I took Spanish and found it quite useful—especially when I started traveling to the larger Spanish-speaking world.
Again, most developed countries have similar requirements. It’s not uncommon for younger citizens of European countries to speak 2 or more languages besides their native one.
Apparently not because no one’s getting it. Very few anyways.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: KrustyKrab
I think you have made that abundantly clear.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: Station27
The article and events as described by the grandmother present makes it clear there was no aggression and no attempted hijacking, yet, this was played out as an incredibly aggressive attack on a school bus filled with children. How does THAT make YOU feel.
I made no attempt to downplay the unlawful state of those people, only to describe the exaggerated state of the serotonin high achived by believing this occurrence was as it was believed to be by so many willing to believe it.
originally posted by: KrustyKrab
Apparently not because no one’s getting it.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: KrustyKrab
I think you have made that abundantly clear.
Don’t care how some liberal activist wants to spin the story, they’re here invading our country illegally. I’m tired of them being my problem and wanting my tax dollars. They have nothing to offer but burden to the citizens of our country.
What exaggeration? I didn’t exaggerate anything.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
originally posted by: KrustyKrab
Apparently not because no one’s getting it.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: KrustyKrab
I think you have made that abundantly clear.
What? No one is getting it? Here, let me re post your comment.
Don’t care how some liberal activist wants to spin the story, they’re here invading our country illegally. I’m tired of them being my problem and wanting my tax dollars. They have nothing to offer but burden to the citizens of our country.
Would you care to moderate your exaggeration here because it seems to me that at least half the country ''gets it''.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
originally posted by: KrustyKrab
Apparently not because no one’s getting it.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: KrustyKrab
I think you have made that abundantly clear.
What? No one is getting it? Here, let me re post your comment.
Don’t care how some liberal activist wants to spin the story, they’re here invading our country illegally. I’m tired of them being my problem and wanting my tax dollars. They have nothing to offer but burden to the citizens of our country.
Would you care to moderate your exaggeration here because it seems to me that at least half the country ''gets it''.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: Dalamax
The comment was ''no one gets it'', not ''only half'' gets it.
Would you care to moderate your exaggeration here because it seems to me that at least half the country ''gets it''.
originally posted by: BingoMcGoof
a reply to: BeyondKnowledge3
No, I will not as that is not the exaggeration of aggression presented in the original evolution of this story weeks ago. That is the level of ''non aggression'' this article was addressing.
“I’m a registered Democrat…My wife is a legal immigrant, and we’ve spent over $10,000 for her to be here legally. How dare you insult us by letting millions waltz right in while we’ve done everything the right way?