Interesting from a historical perspective, but an anecdote doesn’t make for good input when setting public policy, especially with it being almost over 140 years ago.
>> Many countries require you show proficiency in the country’s native language to acquire citizenship. The desire to assimilate as well as having the ability to communicate with your fellow citizens should be mandatory for those who a pursing naturalization.
My point was that the use of Spanish/German/Chinese/whatever in conversation with other native speakers of that language does not per se indicate unwillingness to acquire English or communicate in it, or reluctance to assimilate. I did not intend to say anything about public policy.
>> Many countries require you show proficiency in the country’s native language to acquire citizenship. The desire to assimilate as well as having the ability to communicate with your fellow citizens should be mandatory for those who a pursing naturalization.
My point was that the use of Spanish/German/Chinese/whatever in conversation with other native speakers of that language does not per se indicate unwillingness to acquire English or communicate in it, or reluctance to assimilate. I did not intend to say anything about public policy, and really I don't see that I did.
