i know i'm making a blanketed assumption, but frustration sets in when you try to do business,or exchange important information with someone, only to realize there is a huge language barrier.
i don't hate Mexicans, Africans or any other group of immigrants. i am always the guy breaking the ice with a new person.
i've helped all kinds of kids from Russia, Ukraine, Laos etc. learn English in ESL class in High School. Hell, my best friend is Cambodian, and just got his Citizenship, after being here for 20 years. I'm going to another buddies wedding in Monterrey, Mexico in June. guess what i'll be doing?......brushing up on the language, just what i would expect anyone coming here to do.
i guess what i am saying is that when people come here, and don't make an effort to learn how to communicate with others. it shows your either arrogant, lazy or disrespectful. IMHO
I understand what you are saying, and i agree that it would cost oodles of money. I also agree trying enforce such laws would be pointless.
however, how much are we losing from illegals not paying income tax?
how much extra is it costing us to deal with illegals not having licenses, and getting into accidents without insurance?
having access to free medical treatment, and tons of other social services?
having to go through documents, signs(road/store/buildings), etc. and add Spanish to them?
how much is it hurting kids in neighborhoods that have had a huge influx of Non-English speaking kids, slowing down the classes to catch them up?
(rambling over)
J.R.