Posted on 03/17/2012 4:41:23 PM PDT by no dems
“They don’t want to learn English” is a favored refrain among today’s anti-immigrant forces seeking to curb new immigration into this country. In an increasingly intense national debate focused on undocumented workers and the porous U.S.-Mexico border, the heated rhetoric emanating from anti-immigrant activists has largely assumed a distinctly Hispanic orientation. If the anti-immigrationists are to be believed, Hispanics as a group resist assimilation and the American way of life, unlike previous ethnic immigrant generations. But contrary to these beliefs, a new survey jointly conducted by the New Generation Latino Consortium (NGLC) and New American Dimensions (NAD) demonstrates that today’s generation of young Latinos embrace American culture and its idioms like never before.
“Many in the anti-immigration movement incorrectly characterize all Hispanics as rejecters of English who resist the impulse to become American,” notes David Morse, President and CEO of NAD. “It’s simply not true. Our study shows that young, U.S.-born Hispanics are submerging themselves into American culture wholesale. Although they may participate in the popular culture of two different languages, there is a clear preference for English.”
The study, “New Generation Latino Media Habits,” measures the attitudes and behavior of young Hispanics regarding media, language, and popular culture. The study consisted of a national poll of 766 respondents between 14 to 34 years of age, administered via a twenty-five question online survey. Approximately four-fifths of respondents were born in the U.S., and all elected to complete the questionnaire in English, despite given a Spanish option. Findings include:
•English-language TV and cable networks edge out Spanish-language television greater than two to one as most often watched among young Latinos. 40% watch broadcast networks and 34% watch cable networks the most often, while only 15% of young Latinos watch Spanish-language TV most often. Fox is cited as the favorite broadcast network among respondents, followed closely by ABC and NBC. MTV is identified as favorite cable network.
•There is a clear preference for English when it comes to print and electronic media. All the top magazine and newspaper titles read the most by young Latinos are English-language publications. For electronic media, 7 in 10 prefer the Internet in English, while nearly 8 in 10 prefer video game content in English. Moreover, the online medium ranks highest in terms of the amount of time spent among all media — 63% spend more than 4 hours a day online vs. 50% for TV and 45% for radio.
• Mainstream American celebrities and movies occupy the top positions in the minds of young Latinos when it comes to entertainment. The top three favorite actors among young Latinos all represent prominent mainstream talent — Johnny Depp, Denzel Washington and Al Pacino. Likewise, the top viewed movies over the past six months were U.S. box-office blockbusters “Pirates of the Caribbean 2,” “Superman Returns,” and “X-Men 3”.
“This study reinforces a growing body of research supporting the fact that Latinos are far from culturally inert,” affirms David Chitel, Chairman and Founder of NGLC. “Among the majority of 2nd and 3rd generation Latinos we classify as ‘New Generation,’ rather than resisting U.S. media and language, they unequivocally embrace it. But they also do so by exhibiting their own unique cultural imprint, experiences, and identities. These attitudes and behaviors confound the myth that a majority of Latinos’ media consumption habits are defined by a single language preference.” Complete results of the study can be obtained by contacting David Chitel at info@nglc.net or 212-967-8267 ext. 19. New American Dimensions is a multicultural market consulting and research company based in Los Angeles, California. The company serves Fortune 500 corporations, not-for-profits, and public institutions seeking greater market intelligence about the emerging multicultural America. New Generation Latino Consortium is a professional Latino organization that addresses the burgeoning, yet untapped segment of “New Generation Latinos.” Formed in 2003, NGLC was created to raise the marketing profile of U.S.-Born Hispanics, a segment representing over $400 billion in purchasing power.”
http://www.hispanictips.com/2007/05/10/they-dont-want-learn-english-untrue-among-young-latinos/
The "et al" also includes Newton Gingrich, who came out for statehood about 1997 but couldn't get the party support at that time.
English should be the language of an American State.
Only a dem would think they should speak whatever they wish.
Or I guess he could have pandered and lied to them about his opinion.
All those years Sandra Day O’Connor must have sneered at Reagan behind his back.
English has been their official language for over 100 years. The fact that Santo didn’t know this is probably what pissed them off. But at least he got to enjoy the PR beaches. They reported that he came back with huge sunburns.
.... I have been keeping tabs on this and after calculating the tally I believe this now makes a total of sixteen strait hours thus far of soundbites that Obama will be able to spin into negatives against Mr. Santorum if he indeed should get the GOP nod for the nomination.
Unless I am not aware of the change, PR’s cannot vote in a presidential election while living in Puerto Rico. Yes, I know they are U.S. citizens, but I believe they must have a residence in the United States to vote for president. If so, then Santorum has lost nothing. Maybe in some states that have a heavy hispanic population, but they’re mostly Democrats anyway.
I think its time for some major decisions on all the territories and protectorates anyway. How much are they costing us vs benefits gained etc.
Lots of odd things going on in Puerto Rico that should make all Americans nervous about the prospect of Puerto Rican statehood. The recent birth certificate re issuance raises some real questions for me.
Second, Santorum did NOT say "official," he said "primary." A material difference and a reasonable observation. If you are an American, and English is not your "primary" language, life is a whole lot tougher than it needs to be.
Whether Santorum should even have brought up the topic is another question altogether. I don't see what he gains by it, and it is one more distraction from the real issues, thanks to the degenerate media.
Santorum doesn’t think. Sadly, the poor guy doesn’t have the capacity to do so.
Santorum made waves about language, a totally pointless fight he has no reason at all to fight, except he wants to be the know-it-all, I guess. Not a good sign, and a bad idea.
That was a different era. Even though the media age started with Kennedy, it really wasn’t until the last cycle that rock star politicians emerged.
Yes and you had the Latino that called in and said she would crawl over glass to vote for him, it was either on rush or levin.
In the first place I do not believe Peurto Rico wants to be a state.
Second I agree with Rick, in fact English should be our national language and we should do away with all of this “is you speak spanish press 1 BS.
But Rick isn’t real bright. He should have just shut up.
I don’t remember who said it first, but I’ve come to believe it. No one who wants the job of president deserves it.
Pobre Rick Santorum. Él va a Puerto Rico y se mea fuera de ellos diciéndoles que deben hacer Inglés el idioma oficial, si quieren la estadidad. (Ver enlace) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/16/us-usa-campaign-puertorico-idUSBRE82D16Z20120316 ¿Qué demonios estaba pensando? ¿Por qué no sus superiores le informará sobre este asunto antes de llegar a Puerto Rico? Los republicanos no puede conseguirlo a través de la cabeza de su puto que el voto hispano es una gran parte de los votos, y todos los sabores de los hispanos (mexicanos, cubanos, puertorriqueños) se peguen. Si él es el candidato, esto le seguirá todo el camino hasta noviembre. Rick nunca se habla bien fruto de la casualidad.
They're good people, good candidates. I don't think Ronald Reagan could win elections in this environment. People have lost all civility and respect for each other. They insult every poor soul who stands for anything. They lie, spin, and twist every word out of their mouths, then they broadcast the poison 24/7.
Rick, Newt, and the rest are smart, articulate, moral leaders but our culture will spit on them and tear them down until we're left with Obama and remnants of America.
“Advocating for statehood” is peculiar form of “pandering” given that the majority of Puerto Ricans don’t want it.
The political party in PR with ties to the Republicans supports statehood. So it is likely that the majority of those who will vote in the PR primary support statehood.
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