Lost In Translation
What do NAFTA & Immigration have in common? Language and free-rides. What's happening is this country is being given over to Spanish-speaking people! Everywhere you look anymore, there is a spanish translation for signage, informational pamphlets, etc. It is not even a requirement to speak English in order to work in the US! Undocumented workers are taking cash under the table, receive FREE medical care at tax-payer's expense!
Now, before you cry "PREJUDICE!" let me explain where I am coming from. I have NO problem with immigration, in it's traditional sense. I have no issue with Free Trade where it provides opportunity for ALL, not just foreign countries. What I DO take exception to are non-citizens expecting a free-ride or hand-outs. Jobs being sent over-seas that were performed locally, thereby displacing English-speaking workers. This is what's happening as a result of NAFTA and Immigration Anmesty! If you don't believe me, then open your eyes.
Americans, what is it like for you to call Dell, HP or even your own credit card complany for help with a bill or computer issue and your call is answered by someone who BARELY speaks English, let alone fully comprehends your concerns? Frustrating at the very least. Then, if asked to speak with someone who speaks English AT LEAST fluently, preferrably as a 1st language, be treated like you've just accused "Joseph" a.k.a. Habib of Terrorism! I don't know about you but if we are talking about money owed or money in my bank, I want to understand and BE understood inexplicably!
Talk about lost in translation: Baja Fresh has a policy of "advancing" Spanish-speaking employees if they learn English. However, cooks and back-end workers many times do NOT speak a word of English. Even though front-end workers (counter help) may be bi-lingual, SOMETHING is usually lost in translation!
English is the PRIMARY language in this country, at least it was the last I checked. Americans seeking employment in foreign countries are usually required to learn the native language in order to progress or enjoy any form of success.
Why should we just GIVE citizenship status to illegals? I have no problem with individuals going through the proper channels, learning the language and PAYING their share of taxes. Nobody gets a free ride in this country, so why should illegals? My tax dollars should not be used to subsidize someone who is in this country illegally. EARN your status, just like everyone else. Born here is one thing, I can do nothing about it any more than anyone else can control where they were born. If you were not born in this country, earn your citizenship just like you would require me to if I went to your country.
I am sick and tired of the bleeding hearts that want to hand over this country. It's time to get tough and require what other countries require of us. If I have to work for a living, pay my taxes, insurance, etc. to survive and receive medical care, so should everyone else. America is called the Land of Opportunity, but each of us has to work for where we are. No double-standards, free-rides or hand-outs. Natural-born citizens are not afforded this luxury, immigrants shouldn't either.
NAFTA is hurting us more than helping. The value of the dollar is diminishing because of the lower paying jobs, unemployment is up because jobs are going overseas!
Now, before you cry "PREJUDICE!" let me explain where I am coming from. I have NO problem with immigration, in it's traditional sense. I have no issue with Free Trade where it provides opportunity for ALL, not just foreign countries. What I DO take exception to are non-citizens expecting a free-ride or hand-outs. Jobs being sent over-seas that were performed locally, thereby displacing English-speaking workers. This is what's happening as a result of NAFTA and Immigration Anmesty! If you don't believe me, then open your eyes.
Americans, what is it like for you to call Dell, HP or even your own credit card complany for help with a bill or computer issue and your call is answered by someone who BARELY speaks English, let alone fully comprehends your concerns? Frustrating at the very least. Then, if asked to speak with someone who speaks English AT LEAST fluently, preferrably as a 1st language, be treated like you've just accused "Joseph" a.k.a. Habib of Terrorism! I don't know about you but if we are talking about money owed or money in my bank, I want to understand and BE understood inexplicably!
Talk about lost in translation: Baja Fresh has a policy of "advancing" Spanish-speaking employees if they learn English. However, cooks and back-end workers many times do NOT speak a word of English. Even though front-end workers (counter help) may be bi-lingual, SOMETHING is usually lost in translation!
English is the PRIMARY language in this country, at least it was the last I checked. Americans seeking employment in foreign countries are usually required to learn the native language in order to progress or enjoy any form of success.
Why should we just GIVE citizenship status to illegals? I have no problem with individuals going through the proper channels, learning the language and PAYING their share of taxes. Nobody gets a free ride in this country, so why should illegals? My tax dollars should not be used to subsidize someone who is in this country illegally. EARN your status, just like everyone else. Born here is one thing, I can do nothing about it any more than anyone else can control where they were born. If you were not born in this country, earn your citizenship just like you would require me to if I went to your country.
I am sick and tired of the bleeding hearts that want to hand over this country. It's time to get tough and require what other countries require of us. If I have to work for a living, pay my taxes, insurance, etc. to survive and receive medical care, so should everyone else. America is called the Land of Opportunity, but each of us has to work for where we are. No double-standards, free-rides or hand-outs. Natural-born citizens are not afforded this luxury, immigrants shouldn't either.
NAFTA is hurting us more than helping. The value of the dollar is diminishing because of the lower paying jobs, unemployment is up because jobs are going overseas!
Labels: illegals, Immigration, NAFTA
posted by QballRail at 1:10 PM
1 Comments:
Well said, NAFTA does suck, it sucks jobs right out of Canada and the US to ship them into Mexico, bastards. Called US air the other day to change my flight got someone in India could not understand a damned word, I hung up called again this time got an American, it was a relief.
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