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Originally Posted by Nox
There is nothing wrong with retaining your native language. It is a good thing. But then I consistently run into people who have been here in the USA for many years and insist upon displaying signs in their native language on public works and venues, and they could get along with English just fine. Anyone ever been to Miami? Then you probably know what I'm talking about.
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Or Phoenix. We moved from Phoenix in 2006. I've lived everywhere and I have never been so lost and out of my element within my OWN country as I was in Phoenix due to language.
I loved Phoenix. I just wanted to be able to communicate with people in the language of my native country. That's far too much to ask, I suppose!
And Nox, I find it funny that people get so offended when one expresses an opinion contrary to "mainstream". It's as if their opinion is superior to another's because they tow the party line.
I also find it funny when others think people should be politically correct and say "this is just my opinion". Well duhh! Whose opinion am I going to be speaking other than my own?? YOURS???!!??!!!??!!!???
[I do admit I do it on the net simply to appease the non-thinking PC people and stop a flame war before it starts! But I am *not* an appeaser, by nature. I am *very* honest and forthright and don't beat around the bush!]
Warmly,
beaglette
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