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To: michael97123 who wrote (6580)5/22/2006 11:50:50 AM
From: KLP  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 14758
 
The difference is the Germans, Italians, Chinese, Irish, Koreans, VietNamese, and all the other groups that came to the US DID NOT ILLEGALLY push their way into the US. The Mexicans who are flooding in now, are not welcome. They can go back and come in the LEGAL way, IF we have room....



To: michael97123 who wrote (6580)5/22/2006 12:57:21 PM
From: mph  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 14758
 
I don't know that that is necessarily true.
My mother and her family emigrated from Italy in the 30's.
They all learned English. My mom and aunt do not have a trace of an accent. My grandparents learned both English and Spanish.

I haven't noticed what you described at all in the larger extended family.