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I understand the need for cultural diversity and such, but when it comes down to it, not everyone has the capacity to learn another language. The only additional language that was offered to me in high school was Spanish and we were only required to take 1 semester of it. Our Spanish teacher taught "proper Spanish" which is of no use while trying to talk to someone who is from Mexico. Not all schools are equipped to teach this. Now, I am at a point where I am in desperate need of a job, and because I am not bilingual, it is getting harder and harder for me to find one. If you want to speak your native language, that is perfectly fine. I FIRMLY believe that if you want to live in the United States, you should HAVE to learn basic English before you are given citizenship. If you are here illegally, then we should not have to cater to your needs. The people of the United States should not be punished just because we cannot speak someone else's language and we DEFINITELY should not be denied a job because we are not bilingual, even if we are better qualified than someone who has no experience, and no education and they are still preferred for the job just because they can speak another language. I am by no means racist, I love diversity. I just think this is unfair.

BY BY August 16, 2009 03:50:12
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