Comments on: Racism & Classism http://taisteal.atomiclemur.com/2006/10/racism-classism/ you probably have a better idea Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:05:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Ouedraogo William http://taisteal.atomiclemur.com/2006/10/racism-classism/comment-page-1/#comment-1714 Ouedraogo William Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:41:43 +0000 http://taisteal.astrodogpress.org/2006/10/racism-classism/#comment-1714 Hi! I wish to have more information about the following topic:Race relation in America today(2000-2007). Thanks to reply Hi!
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]]> By: Natalie L. http://taisteal.atomiclemur.com/2006/10/racism-classism/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Natalie L. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:11:24 +0000 http://taisteal.astrodogpress.org/2006/10/racism-classism/#comment-18 the las line should say "a kind and great place to live" the las line should say “a kind and great place to live”

]]> By: Natalie L. http://taisteal.atomiclemur.com/2006/10/racism-classism/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Natalie L. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 15:09:54 +0000 http://taisteal.astrodogpress.org/2006/10/racism-classism/#comment-17 I agree with you completely. Although I'm an immigrant, I'm also a member of the upper middle class, so that puts me in a strange position. I think it's disgusting the way some people demand that all immigrant learn English. I don't know much about how it works in other countries, but I doubt that if you moved to, say, India, you would be forced to learn one of several languages used there. In fact, if you travel abroad, you will find that most countries, even whole continents, go out of their way to use English on menus, street signs, receipts, etc. Also, a person living in another non-English speaking country who speaks English is praised and has a greater chance of succeeding in the business market. So, all over the world people are learning English, but we can't stand to have some people speak another language in our country. It doesn’t' make sense not to make accommodations for non-English speakers. I feel very close to all immigrants that come into the U.S. I also realize that I have a huge advantage because my parents are both college educated white people. To me, there is no difference between my family, that got on plane and flew to America, and a family that illegally crossed the border. It is classist/racist to say that these Jews from Russia have the right to come into America and have a good life, but no, these Mexicans, these Iraqis, these dark people, have not right to provide a better life for their families. Because as much as it sucks, America can be a kind a great place to live--I learned this firsthand. I agree with you completely. Although I’m an immigrant, I’m also a member of the upper middle class, so that puts me in a strange position. I think it’s disgusting the way some people demand that all immigrant learn English. I don’t know much about how it works in other countries, but I doubt that if you moved to, say, India, you would be forced to learn one of several languages used there. In fact, if you travel abroad, you will find that most countries, even whole continents, go out of their way to use English on menus, street signs, receipts, etc. Also, a person living in another non-English speaking country who speaks English is praised and has a greater chance of succeeding in the business market. So, all over the world people are learning English, but we can’t stand to have some people speak another language in our country. It doesn’t’ make sense not to make accommodations for non-English speakers. I feel very close to all immigrants that come into the U.S. I also realize that I have a huge advantage because my parents are both college educated white people. To me, there is no difference between my family, that got on plane and flew to America, and a family that illegally crossed the border. It is classist/racist to say that these Jews from Russia have the right to come into America and have a good life, but no, these Mexicans, these Iraqis, these dark people, have not right to provide a better life for their families. Because as much as it sucks, America can be a kind a great place to live–I learned this firsthand.

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