I do not agree with everything that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says. But one statement he made I do agree 100%, is his views on immigrates. Arnold states that immigrants, such as Mexicans are coming into the United States and are making no effort to become part of the American experience.
And many political leaders in other countries such as Australia and Denmark are asking their immigrants to assimilate into their culture.
He speaks from experience, since he immigrated from Austria.
[..] that immigrants should learn English and U.S. history and "make an effort to become part of America."
"That is very difficult for some people to do especially, I think, for Mexicans because they are so close to their country here so they try to stay Mexican but try to be in America, so there's this kind of back and forth," he said.
"What I'm saying to the Mexicans is you've got to go and immerse yourself and assimilate into the American culture, become part of the American fabric. That is how Americans will embrace you," he added. (NewsMax.com)
His statements did cause some flak from the Democrats. They are saying he is insensitive toward immigrants and others. But I say he is speaking the truth of what all Americans and most legal immigrants are feeling towards immigration in the Untied States.