You were not in EAST LA. 20 years ago, every sign in East LA was en espanól. Next time you're in LA, find the Bonaventure Hotel and head due East. I guarantee you will soon find yourself a stranger in a strange land. If that doesn't work, ask for directions to Pacoima. (Bring your Kevlar.)
Good God, I was in Reseda twenty years ago. I saw plenty of Spanish signs. That does not mean that the language is taking over. Merely that businessmen are catering to a demographic group of immigrants. This has happened before in our history.
Besides, El Paso and Juarez are right next to each other. I mean, goodgawdawmighty, every billboard was in English!
English as a language has so much more utility in the modern world than Spanish. That's what is not understood on this board. It's the language of business. Period.
Be Seeing You,
Chris
