As a disclaimer, I would like to say upfront that I love the Spanish Language. My Grandmother is Puerto Rican, and consequently I know many cool cuss words in that language. However, my wife came back from the park with my kids tonight and told me that my 4 year old son, Jaden, said "Mommy why is everyone here speaking Spanish?". Such a simple comment, so intuitive, yet so insightful. He asked the question because he lives in America. I can guarantee you that he'd never ask that question if he visited Mexico. If a language barrier hampers his ability to communicate in the sandbox, imagine what it does to commerce, finance, entrepreneurship, and basic community living. It divides!!!!! It does not unite. It is a practical reality that anyone who immigrates to any country, even a multi-ethnic one like America, must learn the prevailing language to assimilate into the culture. So ask yourself, pro-amnesty readers, "are you smarter than a four year old?"
-Paul
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