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lettie · 20-06-2008, 21:14

I am a firm believer that throwing money into helping migrant communities integrate has the opposite effect. Providing translators does not encourage anyone to learn the language. My great grandparents came here from Poland in the 20's, they had no such help but integrated, learned the language and even took English names to help them secure employment.
The money could be better spent on providing essential services for the whole community, not just a small fraction of that community.

20-06-2008, 21:14	#2
lettie Filthy / Gorgeous Bejeweled Blitz Champion! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Xanadu Posts: 4,005 Blog Entries: 337 Liked: 67 times Rep Power: 88670	Re: Support For Migrants I am a firm believer that throwing money into helping migrant communities integrate has the opposite effect. Providing translators does not encourage anyone to learn the language. My great grandparents came here from Poland in the 20's, they had no such help but integrated, learned the language and even took English names to help them secure employment. The money could be better spent on providing essential services for the whole community, not just a small fraction of that community. __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can avoid altogether. The views expressed here are my own and not necessarily those of my family, friends, employer, this site, my neighbours, hairdresser, dentist, GP, next door's dog or anyone else who knows me..