21 Responses to “How come many white Americans feal the need to learn Spanish due to the number of mexican immigants invading?”
terrell on 15 Sep 2008 at 11:54 am #
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punch on 15 Sep 2008 at 7:16 pm #
You answered your own question, It’s there.
Anglo-Celtic on 17 Sep 2008 at 3:01 am #
I sure as hell don’t want to learn Spanish.
??? ?????? on 18 Sep 2008 at 5:12 pm #
It’s not because of the “number of Mexicans invading,” it’s because of the number of Spanish-speaking people already in the US and the fact that it’s a bigger language than even English.
Debbie2243 on 21 Sep 2008 at 6:27 pm #
one of the presidents said let them all come who want to join us in this land..but also they must obey all of the rules….talk english…and assimilate into our culture..not try to change us to their way of life.
dryheatdave on 22 Sep 2008 at 9:52 am #
I’m learning Spanish - for fun !
It’s easier than French & German & don’t even get me started about learning Russian - try pronouncing words with 5 consecutive consonants.
hangarrat on 22 Sep 2008 at 3:10 pm #
HURRAH!!!
Finally a person of the same mind set!
I’m all for a federal Law that states any ethnic language spoken in a public place, is a violation of the Patriot Act.
How do I know what they are planning…could be casing out my car and family getting ready for a burgulary…
Liz on 22 Sep 2008 at 3:42 pm #
like omg I said the same thing to my spanish teacher and man she said its their cluture and you have to respect that, I mean why can’t they respect American cluture and learn english
IMA4NR on 24 Sep 2008 at 5:21 pm #
May sound cold but it makes sense from a business perspective. By the way, you misspelled “feel” in your original question. Anyone else see the irony here?
dawn g on 26 Sep 2008 at 9:19 am #
What I find unfair are all the free english classes! We should also have free spanish classes! Crystal, why are you so angry and hateful? Chill out sister!
scarlett on 27 Sep 2008 at 10:36 pm #
it’s for the american citizens already here. also there are alot of companies that do business with other companies across the border. so, if you want a bigger paycheck learn another language and shut the hell up
catelyn P on 29 Sep 2008 at 7:25 am #
I’m not learning a bit of Spanish, if those ****.s wanna come here, they better learn he flippin language.
ClassyInCoach on 2 Oct 2008 at 9:49 am #
I’d like to learn Spanish just because I’m missing out on a lot by not being able to communicate with a huge number of people in my country. I know that a lot of them would like to speak better English for the same reason! Learning a new language, ESPECIALLY as an adult, is not an easy or quick process. If you’re trying to learn a new language while working full time and taking care of kids, it’s going to take you more than a year and you will always have an accent. What’s worse is that if the native speakers of English are constantly telling you that you’re stupid and inferior for not being born speaking the language like they do, you’re probably going to lose your motivation to learn it. Who would want to spend so much time and energy to communicate with people who think they’re too good to talk to you? I hope that everyone who speaks English, lives near a Spanish-speaking community, and has even the slightest desire to teach will consider offering low-cost English lessons. The desire to learn is there. If the desire to learn Spanish was strong among speakers of English in the area, then low-cost Spanish classes could also be arranged. Give and take.
me me me on 5 Oct 2008 at 3:54 am #
Invading, so its not invading when your UGLY WHITE RELATIVES came over here to the U.S when we didnt need or want them, mexicans were here before america was america, most were NATIVE AMERICANS then the white man pushed them back. You family tried to get there’s, so let the mexicans do the same, your just mad because your ugly like you grandmother
jennyann 4 on 7 Oct 2008 at 9:09 am #
They need to speak english as they are in our country.or go back home {Mexico}
rgeleven on 8 Oct 2008 at 3:56 am #
Why is it bad to learn another language that a large portion of the world speaks, when so many other countries are ahead of us when it comes to multilingual skills? “America will be destroyed”? Aren’t you getting a little dramatic? This is what people said in the late 19th, early 20th century when all the Irish, southern and Eastern Europeans immigrated to the U.S. America is an immigrant country, and while I support enforcing the law, it’s not Latin Americans who will destroy this country, it is bigots like you who alienate large portions of our population (including legal citizens) who will do it.
emmy on 9 Oct 2008 at 7:15 am #
I don’t feel like I need to learn Spanish because of immigration. I would take lessons just to expand my horizons. Immigration is good for our country. ALL Americans have family who have came to this country in search of a better life. At the turn of the century, when my family came here from Ireland, they were considered the scum of the earth. Give immigrants a break. It’s OK to be proud of where your from and most assimilate into American culture anyway.
kris55a on 11 Oct 2008 at 3:15 pm #
why should i learn to speak spanish so i can help them function better in our society..
i won’t. if a spanish speaking person comes into my business, i no comprendo…….. sorry
19AD4 on 15 Oct 2008 at 2:10 am #
Who’s pointing a gun at your head? I doubt any Mexican immigrants are force feeding you Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
And why do you make it seem like we’re at war with Mexico?
“…Mexican immigrants invading”
“…before America is destroyed.”
A little extravagant, don’t you think?
First of all, learning a language is difficult. Especially a Germanic language like… hm, I don’t know, English? Have you ever tried learning German? Difficult shit, really.
I agree that if you are planning to live in a country, try to learn the native tongue. But, at the same time, give immigrants (in general, not just Mexicans) a fighting chance to learn. A lot of immigrants don’t have the immediate resources, money, or time to take classes or buy over-the-top, 20 CD/DVD English courses.
Spanish is spoken by 500 million people who are both native and non-native.
There are 32 million Spanish speakers in America alone.
Mexicans want ‘to come here so bad’ because they live in an impoverished country with a corrupt government. They know just as good as anyone that America has more opportunity for themselves and their family.
(Just to clarify, they don’t **** their country, just the system that runs it.)
Nobody is telling you that you must learn Spanish.
I live in Southern California (born and raised), I speak some Spanish, but hardly do I ever use it. If I do, it’s with friends or at small restaurants. I use English nearly 99% of the time.
Therefore, your fear of a Mexican invasion where they rip Americans of their ‘culture’ and make us learn Spanish has led me to believe that you are utterly delusional.
cincy_reaper on 15 Oct 2008 at 7:56 pm #
I just have fun speaking Spanish. Most Mexicans I know speak lots more English than I do Spanish.
bravofan71 on 16 Oct 2008 at 9:44 pm #
I was born speaking English,and I will die speaking English.
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You answered your own question, It’s there.
I sure as hell don’t want to learn Spanish.
It’s not because of the “number of Mexicans invading,” it’s because of the number of Spanish-speaking people already in the US and the fact that it’s a bigger language than even English.
one of the presidents said let them all come who want to join us in this land..but also they must obey all of the rules….talk english…and assimilate into our culture..not try to change us to their way of life.
I’m learning Spanish - for fun !
It’s easier than French & German & don’t even get me started about learning Russian - try pronouncing words with 5 consecutive consonants.
HURRAH!!!
Finally a person of the same mind set!
I’m all for a federal Law that states any ethnic language spoken in a public place, is a violation of the Patriot Act.
How do I know what they are planning…could be casing out my car and family getting ready for a burgulary…
like omg I said the same thing to my spanish teacher and man she said its their cluture and you have to respect that, I mean why can’t they respect American cluture and learn english
May sound cold but it makes sense from a business perspective. By the way, you misspelled “feel” in your original question. Anyone else see the irony here?
What I find unfair are all the free english classes! We should also have free spanish classes! Crystal, why are you so angry and hateful? Chill out sister!
it’s for the american citizens already here. also there are alot of companies that do business with other companies across the border. so, if you want a bigger paycheck learn another language and shut the hell up
I’m not learning a bit of Spanish, if those ****.s wanna come here, they better learn he flippin language.
I’d like to learn Spanish just because I’m missing out on a lot by not being able to communicate with a huge number of people in my country. I know that a lot of them would like to speak better English for the same reason! Learning a new language, ESPECIALLY as an adult, is not an easy or quick process. If you’re trying to learn a new language while working full time and taking care of kids, it’s going to take you more than a year and you will always have an accent. What’s worse is that if the native speakers of English are constantly telling you that you’re stupid and inferior for not being born speaking the language like they do, you’re probably going to lose your motivation to learn it. Who would want to spend so much time and energy to communicate with people who think they’re too good to talk to you? I hope that everyone who speaks English, lives near a Spanish-speaking community, and has even the slightest desire to teach will consider offering low-cost English lessons. The desire to learn is there. If the desire to learn Spanish was strong among speakers of English in the area, then low-cost Spanish classes could also be arranged. Give and take.
Invading, so its not invading when your UGLY WHITE RELATIVES came over here to the U.S when we didnt need or want them, mexicans were here before america was america, most were NATIVE AMERICANS then the white man pushed them back. You family tried to get there’s, so let the mexicans do the same, your just mad because your ugly like you grandmother
They need to speak english as they are in our country.or go back home {Mexico}
Why is it bad to learn another language that a large portion of the world speaks, when so many other countries are ahead of us when it comes to multilingual skills? “America will be destroyed”? Aren’t you getting a little dramatic? This is what people said in the late 19th, early 20th century when all the Irish, southern and Eastern Europeans immigrated to the U.S. America is an immigrant country, and while I support enforcing the law, it’s not Latin Americans who will destroy this country, it is bigots like you who alienate large portions of our population (including legal citizens) who will do it.
I don’t feel like I need to learn Spanish because of immigration. I would take lessons just to expand my horizons. Immigration is good for our country. ALL Americans have family who have came to this country in search of a better life. At the turn of the century, when my family came here from Ireland, they were considered the scum of the earth. Give immigrants a break. It’s OK to be proud of where your from and most assimilate into American culture anyway.
why should i learn to speak spanish so i can help them function better in our society..
i won’t. if a spanish speaking person comes into my business, i no comprendo…….. sorry
Who’s pointing a gun at your head? I doubt any Mexican immigrants are force feeding you Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
And why do you make it seem like we’re at war with Mexico?
“…Mexican immigrants invading”
“…before America is destroyed.”
A little extravagant, don’t you think?
First of all, learning a language is difficult. Especially a Germanic language like… hm, I don’t know, English? Have you ever tried learning German? Difficult shit, really.
I agree that if you are planning to live in a country, try to learn the native tongue. But, at the same time, give immigrants (in general, not just Mexicans) a fighting chance to learn. A lot of immigrants don’t have the immediate resources, money, or time to take classes or buy over-the-top, 20 CD/DVD English courses.
Spanish is spoken by 500 million people who are both native and non-native.
There are 32 million Spanish speakers in America alone.
Mexicans want ‘to come here so bad’ because they live in an impoverished country with a corrupt government. They know just as good as anyone that America has more opportunity for themselves and their family.
(Just to clarify, they don’t **** their country, just the system that runs it.)
Nobody is telling you that you must learn Spanish.
I live in Southern California (born and raised), I speak some Spanish, but hardly do I ever use it. If I do, it’s with friends or at small restaurants. I use English nearly 99% of the time.
Therefore, your fear of a Mexican invasion where they rip Americans of their ‘culture’ and make us learn Spanish has led me to believe that you are utterly delusional.
I just have fun speaking Spanish. Most Mexicans I know speak lots more English than I do Spanish.
I was born speaking English,and I will die speaking English.