Why are the Hmong in the U.S.?
611556
The Hmong people lived in Laos, and rebelled against the communists while America fought in Vietnam. Thus, they were allies, of a sort, in that we shared the same enemy. When America pulled out, they agreed to allow many Hmong to emigrate to the U.S.  It was well known at that time that, if they had stayed in Laos, many of them would have been murdered by the communists.  \n\nI'm not aware of any effort to spread them out, but if there was one, I might guess that it would have helped them to assimilate into American culture better.
395526
because americans are sheep
862183
Some people say that since there is a Central, South, and North America, people in the US aren't the only Americans. It is annoying because we have been called Americans forever, and I don't know why this word is popping up now.
424901
people from other nations, especially 3rd world countries find freedoms they don't enjoy at home in the US, such as religious and caste system types of situations, poor stay poor, also alot of opportunity for sucess here
835655
The Irish are wonderful people and many of the immigrated to the USA many years ago........You know you all celebrate St. Patricks day.....You know Luck of the Irish.....The pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...this is all Irish folklore.....Since we are in the immigration forum I will side with my fellow questioner in saying and agreeing that all governments like to keep their public blind by spreading propaganda...happens everywhere.  The history of my family is that when we came from Ireland and mind you we immigrated in accordance with the laws of that time AND we were received and percieved just as America today accepts the Illegal Immigrant... With Racism and Hatred.
357570
Arabs? Are you kidding??\nOh man, most Americans think that Russians, Germans,French, Pollacks, Turks, Vietnamese,Chinease, Japs,Muslims, Nerds,Blacks, Hespanics, Gays,Lesbians, Fat guys, Bald guys , Fat bald guys or any other combination of those belong to a sub-human race, so why would arabs, or any other race be an exception????\nIt is a part of our thought that is so deeply embeded in our culture that we don`t even realise that it exists!That\nothers must be savages, or even animals, so that we can be rightious when we hunt them, and we're always rightious,and dare you prove the contrary!(got any nukes? no?shut up then) So go hide in a bush, we're comming to eat ya :)
788764
Communism is the buzzword.  But really its called Imperialism.\nWars outside of national soil are for greed and pride.\nKorea and Vietnam did not represent a threat to the US.  Not until they decided to attack first.
290007
because there are  a lot of races in the US. people come from all over the world to live and have a life here.
786336
Other minorities don't seem to make it as well as orientals. Guess they are jealous. Personally, I've been amazed at the Vietnamese who came to America. They seem to be doing just fine.
416162
A lot of Americans are from Irish decent - I guess the potato famine had a lot to do with that!
520397
BECAUSE THEY ARE UNEDUCATED AND INBRED AND DRUNK, LIKE BUSH.\n\nNEOCONS LIKE TO CLAIM BUSH HAS AN EDUCATION, BUT HAVE YOU EVER HEARD HIM SPEAK?  THAT MONGOLOID NEVER SAT FOOT IN A CLASSROOM IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE!!
386946
They are elitist.  History, as the Chinese also like to argue, is on the side of their excellent example of civilization.  The US has only been around such a short time.  We are uncultured, uncouth, and uncooperative with their sense of diplomacy, etc.  The US may have saved France in two wars, but  in our very early years (as in our Revolution) it was France that saved us.  The biggest chunk of our land was sold to us by the French.  There is probably more than a little jealousy, but they key word is arrogance.  Then too, we tend to crow a little excessively from time to time, which invites disdain, especially from those too discrete and yet privately proud to do the same.
253769
cruel, irresonsible talks. they immigrate not because the r crazy about ur beloved amerika, but because they have awful conditions of life in their native countries, such u even r not able to imagine in ur prosperious world.\nu'd better have a piece of compassion.
1112539
It happens everywhere..because there are a- holes everywhere.\nI'm Irish living in the US legally and have heard people actually say oh we don't mean the Irish we mean the one's that can't speak English..\nThe Irish went through the same thing in the UK in the 50's and there are imigrants in Ireland hearing it now.\nPeople need to be aware of their own histories and maybe they wouldn't be so ignorant.
552565
Because of a flood of people from Mexico who are here Illegally. That is who is coming in masses-meaning not invited. They are mostly of the Mexican nationality. The Race card is being played in this problem by some. They show a different flag and demand rights that are not theirs yet. And do not want to blend but change a language. \n\nGreeks-Italians-Irish-Polish-Swedish and many more at one time came in groups (most came expected-a few jumped the boat) but they adopted our culture our laws our language-they blended. Now some(in this case from Mexico) do not want to blend-they want their own Language-they want to follow what they believe is law and keep their culture. Now it becomes a Race Issue. None of the others did this-they wanted to belong in a orderly way they wanted to unite. They had struggles but they knew how do behave in a respectful way. That is why it is a Race issue
703991
well maybe i have to admit ( i am 1/2 korean and 1/2 black) many americans are fat, but in s. korea, they eat rice, other healthy stuff and probably 2-5% koreans are overweight. In the U.S., more than 30% of the population are overweight. ( i think)
749803
I feel like this is a broad question.\n\nIt depends on which area you are looking at.  Those who lives in an area mainly populated by Hmong, such as Detroit, the literacy rate may be lower than those who were to reside in Warren.  \n\nWhen you say "literacy for Hmong children", are you talking about children in America or in another country?\n\nTo get such statistics, you may have to take a deep look into the 2000 Census reports.