Wait, What? American Culture?

Mexican Immigrants feel obligated to assimilate into the American culture. Robert Sallady (L.A. Times, 6 October 2006) informs how the most important issue to voters in California – immigration – has received minor attention from Arnold Schwarzenegger's and Phil Angelide's campaigns; Schwarzenegger neatly illustrates why the subject is difficult to discuss. Mexican Immigrants come to California to find better jobs, a better future for their children and of course have some success; Yet, Governor Schwarzenegger has a different point of view on the "American success" and how not assimilating yourself into the American culture can make Mexican immigrants not be "embraced by Americans".   Salladay's purpose is to inform anyone who votes in regards of immigration issues and how the Governor of California is touching those issues of immigration
Governor Schwarzenegger appeared in L.A.'s Chinatown to celebrate the midautumn Moon Festival and promote bean paste moon cakes. There he was asked about the assimilation of immigrants into the American Culture. Governor Schwarzenegger explicitly said "you've got to go and immerse yourself and assimilate into the American culture, become part of the American fabric. That is how Americans will embrace you". With that said, controversy against Schwarzenegger raised rapidly. Art Torres, Democratic Party chairman, did not agree one bit, so Torres clarified to Salladay on how many Californians with different background's are living the American dream while keeping their culture, language, and customs. The Governor is originally from Austria, English being his second language, Schwarzenegger may not know enough about being a "true American".
Governor Schwarzenegger expects Mexican immigrants to assimilate into the American culture without their power of their will. It's not easy to trust a governor who is not of American native, to tell immigrants they must be American cultured to be successful in this country. There is no certain... [continues]

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