Bravo Denmark! Sensible move.
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After the great immigration through Ellis Island, the US prohibited immigration for 50 (not sure of exact number) years so the immigrants could become part of our culture. All I hear from Mexicans is how they want respect for their culture, which always makes me think "well go back to your culture, if that's why you want to win." Like the Modelo commercials. Why don't they just stay in Mexico if it's so superior?
The thing is, no one really DISRESPECTED their cultures as a whole. Their foods and what they've lovingly spun off through various fusions are amazing. Some of their cultural stuff ended up being popular as well.
But what people want is for American culture to be there too. What a lot of the illegals have, and indeed a lot of legals at this point, is their culture and only their culture and their culture is all that matters and if anyone cares about their own culture it's wrong.
My forbears came over in the early 20th Century, and they worked in the textile mills and did all right. My grandfather had one of the first cars in town. My grandmother worked two looms in the mill from the age of 13, and by 16 she was able to buy a house. Immigrants need to participate in the local culture and especially learn the language. This is the American way. Work hard, learn the language and educate your children. This makes you an American, over time. Keep your original culture, to some degree, if you wish. But stand at the 4th of July parade, and cheer along with the Americans. We will accept you!!