So what is the American "culture". Even in the early days, it was a mix of people from different parts of Europe. Every culture and language has added to what has become "American culture". Is "American Culture" English culture, European culture and is the lament, that now we have something not totally European or English? That our "American Culture" has changed and that is scary. Not all of us want to be like Europeans or the English. If that is what someone wants, fine but don't impose it on everyone else and shout that they are not "Americans" because they feel and think different. Nothing stands still, everything will change. I always understood that American meant that you were free to express your self in whichever language you wanted to, do things in how you felt was right for you, as long as you do not impinge on someone else's freedoms and rights. So why do you want to impinge my rights and freedoms in how I speak, think and see as my way of life and culture?
English is the language of the this country and is the business language of the world. But their is nothing wrong with other languages and other cultures to being a part of this country.
Tom, you are right but that is not the case anymore. This country has grown into something different and a lot better than when it started. I don't see being diverse as being divisive. If you and I had served in the Corps together and had to go into combat together, we would have taken care of each other even though we are diverse in our cultures. That is what is so beautiful about this country. The Mexican culture in the United States has changed so much since my generation. It is very Americanized now and that is ok, it is going to change like everything else. Our kids speak mainly English, understand Spanish and live their lives very different from ours and it is ok. My son and several nephews and nieces married "white" people and that is ok. Don't worry about "American culture" it will surive and get better.
Even though we think and feel different about some things, there are a lot of guys on this forum like Tom, the Haz and others that I would like to meet in person and drink a beer with.