Backpack White Shoes

Assimilation is a favorite of right wingers in the US and Europe. Immigrants are expected to drop all their beliefs and customs and adopt those of their hosts, regardless of whether they find them personally acceptable or not.

I agree to some extent that immigrants do need to make some effort to adopt some aspects of their adopted home countries. Mexicans, Indians, and others should try to master the new language, for instance. It is for their very own benefit, in the least.

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