no matter where I go, or no matter what I listen to there is always more spanish then English. I mean the L.A. Mayor did a whole speech in spanish on tv 2 or 3 weeks ago. I walked into a walmart electronics area and all the tv's were set to spanish. Why is that? I thought we spoke english here but everythings is going spanish there are more spanish radio stations in cali then english. Every piece of paper I get has english and spanish on it. Why aren't they learning english? I don't mean to make anyone mad just want to know.Why is america changing its language????Because we live in a free society, where democracy and capitalism applies.
Democracy is rule by the majority. So whenever you have a majority of people, or a very large percentage even it it's not the majority, they get their way.
There are communities in the US where the majority of the people are Spanish-speaking. And because the Constitution doesn't require or prohibit any national language, that majority chooses to speak Spanish.
Even without a majority, because of the way capitalism works, if a large percentage of the consumer base wants something, companies will provide it. A large number of people want Spanish-language stations, papers, products, menu options. So, the companies provide what the consumers want.
That's the nature of democracy and capitalism. The alternative is fascism, where the government demands that everything happen a certain way, and the population has no say in the matter.Why is america changing its language????Barf, it makes me sickWhy is america changing its language????Because Mexicans are too lazy to learn English. Cubans, Peruvians, Puerto Ricans, etc. don't seem to have a problem learning English. it's because Mexicans are lazy.Why is america changing its language????The border states are, slowly. Soon there will be more states affected by this. It's called 'Reconquista'Why is america changing its language????I may get reported for my answer.However, it is the multiculturalism,as postulated by liberals, who champion that idea.Why is america changing its language????I agree
this countries language is EnglishWhy is america changing its language????%26quot;Auslander raus%26quot; has a nice ring to it, right?Why is america changing its language????No hablo espanol.
Je prefere francais parce que il est beau.
Und deutsch, es ist gut also.Why is america changing its language????You could start by learning English yourself...
;)Why is america changing its language????english is hardest language to learn.... no excuses to any of the immigrants, but i know what you mean. They are stubborn i guessWhy is america changing its language????That is because historically California was always a spanish speaking region even when the U.S. purchased the land from former Mexican president Santa Ana in the late 1700's. Currently the hispanic population who predominantly speak spanish are on pace to become majority in the US in 10 years or so.Why is america changing its language????i understand what your saying but america, espec. cali is being shared by different cultures and languages everywhere. i say of course english should be the universal language,but i dont dissagree with directions and stuff that come with 3 languages. why dont you learn spanish?at least then youll know what their saying, because its not going to go away%26gt;all people who come here should also be strongly encouraged to learn english!Why is america changing its language????languages are evolving all the time. Things are changing.
It's just a matter of how humanity is. As people migrate
they change things where they go. before the colonizers, spanish was not spoken in south america, but tribal languages were. people change their languages. dialects (for example native american) are disappearing everywhere. 600 years ago only native american languages were spoken here but now it's mostly english. by even the native americans. go figure.Why is america changing its language????If I moved to Spain, I would learn spanish. (that is just me). In Florida, spanish is considered a secondary language. Actually, spanish speaking people make up a huge part of our economy.
I am not saying it is right or it is fair, but money talks. What do you think would happen if all the spanish speaking people left our country? Our economy would go right into the ******* so to speak.
Oh well, lets all just try to get along.
Take CareWhy is america changing its language????It's because they are arrogant and lazy.People are getting fed up though and there will be changes soon.American's are known for having compassion .But we're not stupid .Why is america changing its language????Who cares, it's LA, a cesspit anyways. We'll be well rid of that dump.Why is america changing its language????You are looking at the marketing, advertising and political courting of the fastest growing segment in our nation: Spanish Speaking Immigrants.
They make money, spend money, and will gravitate to things they understand and can interact with (things in Spanish).
If you want it to change, you have to dry up the jobs in the US given to illegal migrant workers, you have to build more secure and impregnable border control mechanisms, and you have to insist on English being the representative language for all businesses, schools and government offices.
Villaraigosa was a radical Chicano activist in his college days. He was a hard working son of a gun, but he didn't buy into the long term viability or privilege of America managing and controlling the Southwest.
Immigrant Mexicans cannot rise up in arms to take over this region, but with more of them, there becomes less of everyone else, who move away because of standard of living or excessive taxation or both. Therefore, the slow, steady, silent takeover of the Southwest by those of Central American decent is something supported by Villaraigosa. He is not a mayor for all of L.A., just those who are most like him.
No one is victimized, in a relative sense, here in the U.S., for we ask that you speak English, and abide by our laws and culture and traditions and language, and for that, you are given free and open access to all the social services, better wages and infrastructure and OPPORTUNITY you could never dream of in your homeland. For that we should expect more English speaking, zealous citizens in the making, not illiteracy and crime that continues to grow in those areas with poor immigration control.Why is america changing its language????You know I wish I actually understood why we are trying to change our language, it really doesn't make sense. You don't see other countries doing that ,do you. Here in the U.S. it seems that we are a little too concerned with making sure other people aren't offended. I think that when people come to another country they need to realize that they are going to have to speak the language.Why is america changing its language????To rebutt stifle you's answer, I am a liberal and I think its completely proposterous that we as actual americans are forced to read this spanish crap. I am not against anyone being bilingual, but I think its CRAP that everything has to cater to these people who dont want to get off their asses and learn OUR language as they drain our paychecks with their medicaid and social security benefits.Why is america changing its language????I've been thinking the same thing. I agree with what someone already said on here. Mexicans are lazy and self-centered. The self-centeredness is in there culture. It's rediculous. THIS IS AMERICA. YOU COME HERE, YOU SPEAK ENGLISH. COMPRENDO? No more of this spanish on everything. THIS IS AMERICA. WE SPEAK ENGLISH. LEARN IT OR GET OUT.Why is america changing its language????Because instead of being a normal country and having the immigrants assimilate anymore we change our traditions, our culture, our language etc to suit them or because it offends them.Why is america changing its language????that is very strange-because yesterday I went to a restaurant in Ca, and nothing but white Americans were working and very upset because they had to wait on some English speaking citizens. 1. the mexicans were here when the USA purchased California, and as far as the language is concern it is not the fault of the spanish people it is the Business owner-who is making the profit by catering to the spanich people in their language, direct your complaint to the business owner.Why is america changing its language????Technically, we don't have an official language, and I don't want one.
We also don't actually speak English here, we speak a dialect known as American English. This was changed from Brittish English back in the 1700s when one of the Websters (can never remember which one) was commissioned to create a dictionary for America that was distinct from Brittain's.
People are speaking Spanish more because there are more Spanish speakers here. People make do this so others can understand them and to speak to a target audience. Unlike the rest of the world, Americans aren't forced to learn more than one language. In almost every other developed country, all school children, from elementary, are taught at least English and their native language.Why is america changing its language????We hear about the silent majority, but I think we are going to have to speak up or find ourselves a conquered country. That would be an interesting historical note - greatest land in the world conquered by Mexico without ever firing a shot! Think about it...
So many people have based their arguments on how this land is made up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for one, wrote in a letter to a newspaper suggesting we should tear down the Statute of Liberty because the people now in question aren't being treated the same as those who passed through Ellis Island and other ports of entry. Maybe we should turn to our history books and point out to people like Mr. Lujan why today's American is not willing to accept this new kind of immigrant any longer. Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all areas of Europe to come to the United States, people had to get off a ship and stand in a long line in New York and San Francisco and be documented. Some would even get down on their hands and knees and kiss the ground. They made a pledge to uphold the laws and support their new country in good and bad times. They made learning English a primary rule in their new American households and some even changed their names to blend in with their new home. They had waved good bye to their birth place to give their children a new life and did everything in their power to help their children assimilate into one culture. Nothing was handed to them. No free lunches, no welfare, no labor laws to protect them. All they had were the skills and craftsmanship they had brought with them to trade for a future of prosperity. Most of their children came of age when World War II broke out. My grandfather fought along side men whose parents had come straight over from Germany, Italy, France and Japan. None of these 1st generation Americans ever gave any thought about what country they or their parents had come from. They were Americans fighting Hilter, Mussolini and the Emperor of Japan. They were defending the United States of America as one people. When we liberated France, no one in those villages were looking for the French-American or the German American or the Irish American. The people of France saw only Americans. And we carried one flag that represented one country. Not one of those immigrant sons would have thought about picking up another country's flag and waving it to represent who they were. It would have been a disgrace to their parents who had sacrificed so much to be here. These immigrants truly knew what it meant to be an American. They stirred the melting pot into one red, white and blue bowl. And here we are in 2006 with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same rights and privileges. Only they want to achieve it by playing with a different set of rules, one that includes the entitlement card and a guarantee of being faithful to their mother country. I'm sorry, that's not what being an American is all about. I believe that the immigrants who landed on Ellis Island in the early 1900s deserve better than that for all the toil, hard work and sacrifice in raising future generations to create a land that has become a beacon for those legally searching for a better life. I think they would be appalled that they are being used as an example by those waving foreign country flags. And for that suggestion about taking down the Statute of Liberty, it happens to mean a lot to the citizens who are voting on the immigration bill. I wouldn't start talking about dismantling the United States just yet.
To sum it up the US is changing it's language because not enough people are standing up and saying enough is enough. If you talk with mexican families they will tell you that they are taking California back one person at a time. We American's never said that they had to learn our language, we just assumed that they would. %26quot;Give them an inch and they'll take a mile.%26quot;Why is america changing its language????Spanish will never overtake English and those afraid it will are simply paranoid. English is the language of commerce around the world.Why is america changing its language????its pathetic...first of all most of them are stealing everything they got here if theyre illegal. and even so our ancestors had to learn english...theyre no exception. personally i honestly believe most of them are too stupid to learn it. i mean look what they did to their own country!Why is america changing its language????Sweety give the best answer to Mr. coragryph.
It seems to me that He is the only straight minded well spoken person on this ques.Why is america changing its language????Because Mexicans are too lazy to learn English. Cubans, Peruvians, Puerto Ricans, etc. don't seem to have a problem learning English. it's because Mexicans are lazy and don't care as long as they get what they want.
SPEAK ENGLISH OR GET THE ***** OUTWhy is america changing its language????They come here and expect us to change everything for them, even though there are 11 million illegal immigrants here and out government is so worried about the Hispanic vote that they allow it all to happen. They are to lazy to learn our language and enjoy being catered to by this country even though they broke the law to be in it.Why is america changing its language????Well, the more people you have in one area that speak a given language, the more you're going to see it, hear it, and eventually learn some of it yourself. If you REALLY want to challenge yourself that way, move to the Big Apple. 200 languages, no waiting...keep your cat indoors...Why is america changing its language????It makes me sick, because your politicians are to afraid to get rid of the cheap labor that they, even themselves probably hire.
I hate it. We speak English here, learn it or leave!
Or if we start to put everything in Spanish we need to put it in every other language out there because if we cater to one why not cater to all, I mean the cost alone of printing all the different languages would be reason enough to just print it in English.
