Monday, June 24, 2013

IMMIGRATION - The 'Learn English' Requirement

On this issue I believe that younger immigrants should, but elderly immigrants should be encouraged to learn English but NOT required to.  One way to promote this is to highlight the job opportunities for anyone who can speak/read/write in more than one language.

"Should Immigrants Be Required to Learn English?" PBS Newshour 6/21/2013

Excerpt

SUMMARY:  A provision of the proposed immigration legislation would require immigrants to prove they're learning English before they can become permanent residents.  Ray Suarez gets debate on the issue from Georgetown University's Barbara Mujica and Max Sevillia of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.

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