Is there already in the United States a Latino Culture with its own language, traditions and beliefs?
467502
Yes it is there are many different cultures, languages,traditions, and beliefs in the U.S. the U.S. is a country of which ppl of different race and skin color can be free to believe in wat they want to and don't have to worry about ppl criticizing them about it.
420813
Well to tell you the truth I really disagree with both terms. I don't agree with them because they both neglect our indigenous background. Both terms are Eurocentric and where implemented by the U.S. So if you really think about it we have been label as either Latin Euro or Spanish but many of us are Mestizos and we must take into consideration the indigenous blood in us. I guess the moral of the story is that individuals should not be labeled to the convenience of others. Instead take into consideration your self identity and what really encompasses who you are and remember that individuals should also know why you are Hispanic, Latino, or Chicano.
877944
OK, Pig...first off it's HISPANICS!! It's called spell check!\n\nSecondly, are you saying North America like the US, or the continent? Cuz Hispanics make up the whole southern central piece of the continent...so I could go on & on about their countries!\n\nReferring to the US, do you eat food? A lot of it is harvested by migrant workers....and some of it is shipped in FROM Latin American countries? Ever heard of Taco Bell (OK, so that's a lil sarcastic, but still) or how about Texas, New MEXICO, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, California....oh soooo many names that have come from Spanish....how about roofing & construction or cleaning houses, etc? Or how about actresses & politicians & school teachers? How about song writers & dancers & the artists themselves? \n\nMaybe a better question would be, what areas have Hispanics NOT influenced? Cuz I can't think of a single one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
453488
spanish is BETTER!! It's already turing into OUR country now gringo, or haven't you noticed? little by little we have been importing our culture and our peopole into the u.s. It's too late for the gov of america to do anything now!!ajajajjaja! better learn some spanish gringo, cause soon your kids will HAVE to!! we even got our flags on some american schools in ca. and tx. georgia is being taking over too. WATCH the news and SEE!!
904731
Not necessarily,  most people call it CULTURAL DIVERSITY.\n\n/doc
926732
No. It was already in existance and has been for many years. You can see it in towns on the north side of San Antonio and Houston.I can also name a few other small towns that are not near big cities.The only difference between now and  about 55 years ago,white people try to hide it.They try to hide by accepting some token hispanics and blacks. The hate and discrimination is still there.It has nothing to do with anything else,,just the fact that a person is Mexican- American.
551980
This is the USA.   English is the primary language, the second is decided by the country of origin.   No one made the current Hispanic immigrants come to the US.  They came for the opportunities as did people from cultures around the world.  America is made up of hundreds of nationalities so why should the Hispanic culture think they are the primary language.   If they don't like what they "see", then go home to the country they so quickly escaped.
915612
As long as there are indigenous peoples then there will be some form of their original religion practiced.  I know that it has been discouraged over the years but there are some going back to their origins and bringing back the old customs and beliefs such as with many American Indian tribes.  I have gleaned this through my studies in Anthropology (that was my major in college) and from my interest in American Indian cultures.
1062823
You're right...we can't have regions based on culture. That would suck. We would not be a "melting pot" if we don't create a true "American" culture. Of course, there's going to be different people: liberals, conservatives, blacks, whites, Asians, Hispanics, Middle Eastern, etc. But that's what makes our country....it [the US].\nBut we still have to have places where a culture is a major part of its...I guess character. Something like a Chinatown. Of course, that would be a little too far it we have a "China"town for every culture, but places that "specialize" in said cultures/beliefs/ideals are important so people can have others who agree with them and won't feel like an outcast wherever they are. I'm not saying have an entire city devoted to a culture...more just a place where people can rediscover their own/others' heritages (clubs/neighborhood groups/whatever).
331017
no way that latino is 100% ligit...i know because i'm latino and my sister can do it too, can't say i can yet(smile)
561286
Good man! I'm gonna copy that link and send it around! Thanks, Brother - never mind these others - they won't understand until America is a Spanish speaking country.
1157604
What????\n  I am mexican, i live in mexico, we are very different from the chilean culture, our music is different, our costumes, our food, the spanish accent is different.  The only thing in common is the language, but we have different accents.  The cities are different. All the America Latina  contries are different, except for the spanish ( but we all have differents meaning words)....\nIs like say, what's the different between england culture and usa culture??
384150
Easy. The US is called a 'melting pot' by some people. And seriously hayleylov you actually expect someone to abandon their language and culture to become a 'true' American as you say? Well, I sure as hell would NEVER and will NEVER do that. I speak Spanish and all my American friends want to learn it. And it'll NEVER stop happening, as the US is growing every day.
533587
Latinos will be the majority in the US in 20-25 years!\n\nWhat then?  This country will have a VERY different face, tone, direction.  National security an issue?  I think so...\nNational interests re-aligned?  I think so...  Everything will be in Spanish, then English, the dollar will be incredibly LOW (look at Mexico today - look at ANY hispanic country today)...  Civil war???  Maybe...  \n\nLook at what happened to countries in Europe.  Most recently - Yugoslavia.  Quick history lesson for those that don't know, might bring a wierd, yet possible new perspective to this thing.  One that could happen.  Got me thinking anyway.  I would hate for something like this to happen:  I was in Kosovo during that whole war (and stuff leading up to it).  The whole deal was over ethnic Albanians that came to live and settle, then over-populate the southern area of Serbia (Yugoslavia).  Within 30-40 years, they completely re-populated the region (10 to 1 ratio of Albanians to Serbs), took jobs, changed the language, changed the religion, lowered living standards (dirty streets, neighborhoods, more crime).  Pissed off the Serbs something fierce!  Granted, what they did under SLOBODAN MILOSEVIC (that sick bastard) was disgusting, by deciding to "ethnically cleanse" the area - BUT it just goes to show how a MADMAN could rile up what the local people who were frustrated TRULY felt about being having their country essentially "taken over."  MILOSEVIC just played on their frustrations and nationalism to the Nth degree.  Then took the still somewhat communist style army and started whacking away at the Albanians in Kosovo.  It was pretty grim.  I'd hate to see our country ever delve into such dire territory.  YET IT IS NOT COMLETELY UNIMAGINABLE.  HOW MANY CONVERSATIONS HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAD ABOUT WANTING THEM ALL TO JUST GO BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM, ya know?\n\nBad stuff.  Anyways, I'm not saying some ignorant crap like they should all go back to where they came from - casue we're all essentially related to immigrants.  Yet we have to examine what we can handle in this country.  Our principles that our forefathers read as they came to the US fresh off the boats from Europe of "Give us your poor, etc.." should be held near and dear to us as principles, but REALITY needs to kkep us in check.  How much more can we afford right now?  ESPECIALLY when old G.W. is spending BAZILLIONS on the war!  We're sorta bankrupt right now.  We need to close the doors, lock 'em, fix up our own house, ask our friends that want to visit (prospective immigrants) to wait a little longer while we clean our house up for guests, then maybe let some more in.  We should let them in on an equal basis, too.  Right now we have WAY TOO FREAKIN MANY MEXICANS (and CENTRAL AMERCIANS are quickly climbing the ranks)  Where are the CANADIANS?  Seriously?  Hispanics are now the largest minority group in the country (and ballooned to that number in record time).  We need to balance the books as far as immigrants go.  How about from the EUROPEAN continent - any takers?  ASIA?  AUSTRALIA?  ANTARCTICA (I heard it's pretty cold there)?  SOUTH AMERICA?  Once we even out our supposed "melting pot", then we can re-examine letting in some more MEXICANS.  \n\nWE NEED A GREAT WALL, NOW!!!  Vicente Fox (Mexican President) said he will SUE the US if we start to violate the rights of his people who are illegally crossing the border (that he knows about and is obviously complicit in).  This was spuured by Bush's recent decision to put National Gaurd troops at the US border as a stop-gap measure (hopefully just temporary until we get a ton of new border agents).  Dude will SUE us???  Gimme a break!  ASS!  Then he said he might start sending his troops to the border to make sure we are not hurting his people.  Why not just SEND YOUR FREAKIN TROOPS THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE OR WORK WITH US SO WE WOULDN'T HAVE THIS
229424
Latin America begins with Mexico and continues through Central America and into South America.  The "Latino" culture is associated with Latin America.  Generally the Latinos are either Spanish-speaking or Porteguese-speaking, but this is an overgeneralization.\n\nSouth America, in my mind, is a subset of Latin America.  Latin America also includes the Caribbean islands.
1069129
Yes, the main language is English.  There are 4 states right now that have more Spanish speaking people then English.  They are Texas, New Mexico, California and Maryland.
631940
That is correct, there are many diverse ideas, and Spanish and English are widly spoken, and there are many religions and other cultural differences...\n\nWhenever I have asked what is the "American Culture" that people needs to "assimilate" nobody has been able to explain it to me... is it the pop culture? is it the gangsta rap? is it watching American Idol and consumerism? what is it??