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Originally Posted by Clarkey
The cultural mosaic is a stupid ideal. When you move to another country you better learn the native tongue and adopt the local culture. Immigrants anywhere should be immediately emmersed in the melting pot, otherwise you get this grouping together of ethnic minorities which will almost always lead to trouble.
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I think you're making it too black and white.
A cultural mosaic is not a stupid thing when done right. It's actually quite a great thing. Different cultures and traditions should not be abandoned, they should be embraced.
The key is finding a good balance between holding on to valued traditions and adapting to the new world as well.
I agree that immigrants should learn english, and make a strong effort to socialize with people of different races and cultures, but culture is not something you are just thrown in to, it's something you must learn. Sometimes all these people need, is some patience and a majority that is willing to accept them and show them the ropes.
A tone like yours is a big part of the reason why minorites group together in their comfort zones. If they're not gonna feel welcomed or accepted outside of it, why bother?