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When did these people come to the US?
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Isn't that irrelavent? Why does it matter when?
I believe the largest influx was in the early to mid 1800s.
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How did their culture differ from those already here? Did these people readily assimilate with the others?
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You are joking, right? How much detail would you like?
And no, many had great difficulty assimilating into the local culture. Many never learned to speak english. We have a number of cities in Minnesota that were founded by immigrants from Norway and Germany that to this day have parades celebrating their original heritage.
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How many more [immigrants] would please you?
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Not me, I am not looking for more immigrants for my own 'pleasure'. Instead I am looking for immigrants that wish to come to work, learn and enrich our own culture. Basically contributors to our society.
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How will these people enrich our society to make it better?
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In the same way any natural born citizen will. Each according to their own strengths.
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They will drive on our decaying bridges, drink our dwindling water, use our expensive health care system, bring some of their criminal gangs and drug culture with them. What exactly, do we get in return?
Please be specific about the benefits, I don't think ethnic food and a little dancing is a very good trade.
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You could say the same thing about Greeks, or men, or women, or retirees. Everyone drives on our decaying bridges, drink our water, use our health care, etc.. What exactly do we get in return when any of these people use the resources of our society?
Questor, what exactly is your point? You keep asking questions. What is your position?
Do you have any data to back up any of your statements. Or is this simply a rant?
