am i the only one who is tired of illegal immigrants giving an attitude when we  don't speak their language
364340
Obviously there are a lot of people that agree with you. I know a lot of people that have come here legally and even they are getting frustrated when others refuse to speak English. I can't get a job with the county or the state because I don't speak spanish and I don't think that it's right
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This whole immigration thing is just the flavor of the month.If i move to Mexico, i would make the effort to learn the predominant language of the area. Right now i speak a little Spanish and a little Tagalog. It helps to break down barriers to communication.We do have laws in place dealing with this issue. Both sides of the border have just been working it for mutual benefit. We don't need new laws either enforce the ones that we do have or do away with them. Peace.
571797
Yes to all.  They are racist.  The worst part is they accuse us of being a racist.  Have you ever been to the DMV and everyone else is speaking spanish including the employees?  I have and it's an ugly feeling but because I'm not one of them I can't complain otherwise they'll accuse of being a racist.  sick and tired of that word.
618608
i don't care what anybody thinks. this is MY country today , tomorrow, and forever. i will NOT have a country that i can love if we let every JOSE(yes i said JOSE) and his brother come over here to live off of the system. to bad if i step on your feet. i am an American citizen and all i am asking for is the right to be free from the people that do not respect MY country. how can they say they respect America if they hang the mexican flag and sing in spanish. respect is a two way street. you need to give some in order to receive some. as far as i can see, we are giving way more than we are getting in return. KEEP THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS OUT AND THEN THERE WILL BE A FUTURE FOR MY CHILDREN, AMERICAN CITIZENS.
1093640
just seen yesterday a 20yr veteran firefighter in oregan lost his job because he couldnt speak spanish..this needs to stop in America we have been a english speaking nation from the beginning now our own American citizens are losing good paying jobs and having a foreign language shoved down our throats.. how in the world can people defending the illegals say such things as the illegal immigrants are just doing jobs americans wont when the very American citizens living here see everyday thats not the case they are coming here stealing good paying jobs working for cheaper wages thus putting Americans out of work ..this has to stop!
706679
Anyone who looks Hispanic and does not speak English in public is subject to being an illegal.  As far as I am concerned, they have to prove their innocence.  They are rude to not speak English in public.  We live in America.
522085
I agree 100% I am not an immigrant. Illegals and their supporters are trying to divert attention to the fact that THEY shouldn't be complaining. i don't mind hearing an opposing view point from an American . but I do not want to hear negativity from a person that shouldn't be here in the first place.
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I'm curious about how these people express their irritation, or how you know they are irritated if you don't speak Spanish.\n\nI wouldn't be mad if I went to another place and didn't know how to speak the language.  However, the culture shock and homesickness would be powerful, I'm sure.
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Yes, it's frustrating and I understand perfectly why you are shouting.\n\nYou want to ram a fist through a wall. It's DISGUSTING how ILLEGAL FOREIGN NATIONALS who don't belong in the U.S. get away with it. \n\nThey are going to ruin the U.S. and people will wake up in about 15 years and wonder what happened to our great country.
127222
I understand how frustrated you may be.  Im glad you made the distinction that you are sick of Illegal immigrants. There are many good immigrants that came to this country and did things legally.  Thats what we need to promote. LEGAL IMMIGRATION. I would like to see the national gaurd put on the borders to stop the madness with illegals coming into this great land illegally.
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personally i think its a lack of communication....some people find it hard to speak the language therefore no comunication = negativity some people these days want everything easy and can't be bothered to try communicate its not just illegal immigrants think about deaf people too the list could go on and on ....myself i have no problem with anyone live life to the limit...xx...and leave the negative behind....xx
625394
I think you hit the spot... mental insecurity. I don't hate legal or illegal immigrants. It is sad though that all of these people for the most part have nothing better to do than to be bashing people who only come here to work, help our economy and want a piece of the american dream. Do "americans" think they are better because they speak English? Is English the universal language? why don't they learn a new language. I hate to see what this country will turn into and not because of illegals but because of legals who are so ignorant and close minded.
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I agree. I guess we should ALL LEARN SPANISH and forget American History.  Who needs English, we should BEND OVER BACKWARDS FOR LATINO IMMIGRANTS, and IGNORE THE ASIAN IMMIGRANTS WHO BUST THEIR HUMP TRYING TO LEARN ENGLISH. WE SHOULD IGNORE THE HAITIANS WHO COME TO AMERICA AND HAVE TO BUST THEIR HUMP TRYING TO LEARN ENGLISH. WE SHOULD IGNORE THE AFRICAN AND EASTERN EUROPEAN IMMIGRANTS WHO COME TO AMERICA AND LEARN THE LANGUAGE. WHY ARE SOME AMERICANS SO STUPID? WHY DO SOME AMERICANS GET OFFENDED WHEN YOU TELL THEM THAT HISPANIC IMMIGRANTS NEED TO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH. WHY SHOULD WE BEND OVER BACKWARDS TO HAVE THINGS IN SPANISH IF WE DON'T ACCOMODATE OTHER IMMIGRANTS THAT HAVE COME IN THE PAST AND ARE CURRENTLY COMING FROM OTHER PLACES LEGALLY. TO ME THAT IS VERY, VERY RACIST. WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT SPANISH? OUR FOUNDING FATHERS SPOKE ENGLISH, OUR CONSTITUTION IS IN ENGLISH, OUR STATE LEGISLATURES AND CONGRESS IS HELD IN ENGLISH, THE PRESIDENT GIVES HIS SPEECHES IN ENGLISH,ETC. IF YOU COME TO AMERICA, LEARN ENGLISH. This directed at TishaTiger,lynda_vosbein,PANCHA,kid_rigo92, and wongmoxy. As for those that said that we should learn a native tongue is missing the point. Why don't the Mexican government speak Nauhautl(the Aztec language)? Why don't Spanish-speaking countries learn the native language of the indigeous people? Because the Spaniards and Spanish-speaking governments see these languages as being INFERIOR to Spanish AND BECAUSE SPANISH IS THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THESE COUNTRIES.IF YOU EXPECT TO IMMIGRATE TO A SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRY LIKE ARGENTINA OR CHILE, IMMIGRANTS ARE EXPECTED TO SPEAK SPANISH. THAT IS FOR ALL OF THE GERMANS, ITALIAN, FRENCH AND EVEN IRISH IMMIGRANTS TO THOSE COUNTRIES. SPANISH COUNTRIES DO NOT HAVE FORMS IN ITALIAN FOR THE ITALIAN IMMIGRANTS, FRENCH FOR THE FRENCH IMMIGRANTS, GERMAN FOR THE GERMAN IMMIGRANTS, OR EVEN GAELIC FOR THE IRISH IMMIGRANTS. IT IS EXPECTED THAT IF THEY WANT TO IMMIGRATE TO THESE SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES, THAT THEY KNOW THE LANGUAGE, SPANISH. WHY SHOULD THE UNITED STATES HOLD OURSELVES TO A DIFFERENT STANDARD THAT SOME OF THESE SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES HOLD THEIR IMMIGRANTS TO?AGAIN, I think that's racist. \n  I know I am rambling on, but the point is if you come to America, learn English, don't expect us to learn your language if the SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRIES WON'T DO IT FOR THE NATIVES OR FOR THEIR IMMIGRANTS. It is expected that if you want to immigrate that you should learn the language. The US should be no exception to that rule.\n\n I AGREE WITH YOU 100%.
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Hey i completely agree with you man.  i'm sick and tired of listening to liberals complain about what is wrong and make excuses for everything they screw up.\n\nI say we deport them with the rest of the illegal aliens.  Liberals seem to cause more problems then the illegals
538126
I think Americans are getting tired of the Mexican ILLEGAL invasion in our country.  It has put a huge burden on our economy, our schools and health care system.  ILLEGALS are not friendly at all and cannot even speak English.  They tend to cram 3 and 4 families in one apartment.  Americans can't get jobs in Mexican neighborhoods unless they speak Spanish.  Most of their money gets sent back to Mexico and I think they should be sent back also.
505591
Yes, I think it's a common attitude. It's called ethnocentrism. One point you neglected to consider, however, is that illegal aliens are actually the ones doing the menial labor that you don't want to do and that you don't want your kids to do. If they leave, perhaps your kids will be the ones to take their place picking tomatoes in the field. Who knows?\n\nI think people have misconstrued what the protestors are trying to say. They are simply trying to raise awareness about the fact that they, too, contribute to our economy. They work at jobs most of us do not want, and they do it for pay we wouldn't accept. They may or may not pay income taxes, but they pay sales taxes on the American goods they purchase from American companies. Most of them obey the laws and mind their own business, which makes sense if you keep in mind that they have to keep their noses clean if they don't want to be caught and kicked out of the country. They're not asking for a helping hand; they're just asking for permission to continue contributing in a society that needs their work, whether we want to admit it or not.\n\nThat said, I don't think any of us wants to see illegal aliens given a free ride to citizenship. I don't have to hate Mexicans to want immigration reform. But the simple matter is that if I'm unhappy with the number of illegal immigrants in this country, then I should at the very least look at my own behavior and see if I'm contributing to the problem. If you're serious about wanting to keep illegal immigrants out, then stop wasting your time hating and start taking action. Write your state and national officials and tell them that you expect them to pass and FUND laws that will make it easier to catch illegal aliens and to fine companies and industries that hire them, and don't forget to add that you're willing to pay higher prices for your tomatoes, peaches, and clothing if that's what it takes.\n\nBest of luck.
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I don't hate the people you mentioned.  I do feel sorry for them.  It is sad that they are not proud of their heritage.  It is unfortunate that children don't learn the language of their parents.\n\nThe thing that really bothers me is that many Mexican move to this United States and never learn English or make any attempt to assimilate The US culture.  I think it its great to preserve your families culture but you should not complain that the dominant culture treats you differently when you insist on living your life as a foreigner.\n\nA few weeks ago there was a protest march by thousands of illegal Mexicans demanding civil rights.  They marched down the streets flying Mexican flags and chanting in Spanish! \n\nCan you imagine any other group mounting such a display of nationalism bin any other foreign country?\n\nP. S.  My father is a Mexican. I speak and write fluent Spanish but my allegiance is to the United States because this is where I live and earn my livelihood.