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Old 01-02-2003, 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
I think that it would be good to learn functional English, but some people are fleeing unsafe conditions. Is it fair to say, "Oh no. You don't know functional English, so go back to your poor, impoverished, war-torn country until you get it together. We have to work with some of these people.
No.

But, the INS and other Federal agencies need to require these individuals to take courses upon their entry into the U.S. In addition, these individuals should take basic English "tests" in order to upgrade their citizenship status (VISA, Naturalization documentation, etc.).
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