HARSH YOU SAY?? The USA might want to consider following these guides too.

Imagine the outcry if these laws were even mentioned out aloud as being possible in many countries. In fact here in Australia they have just introduced laws which say that people have to have a certain level of English to be allowed to migrate here. The only exemptions are refugees but they too have to do certain things as well. It was like the government was committing the greatest atrocity ever by the new laws. Applicants to live have here have to be able to answer so many questions about Australia, our culture, heritage and so on. About time too as far as I am concerned because I am completely sick of it. My parents came to this country (Australia) just after the end of WWII, and in those days there were no such things as English classes for migrants. They did learn English though, from our school books, from talking to people, reading the newspaper and so on. This was their country, the country they chose to make a new life in for themselves and their children. The language spoken was English, so they too learnt it as well. If only more people thought the same as my parents. If you want to live in my country, learn to speak the language, learn the culture and customs. Live here and live by my laws, so all good cheer to Mexico. Some other countries should take a leaf out of the same book that Mexico is using. If you don't like it, then find somewhere else to live but not in my country.

I think the US should adopt these policies immediately. After all, it would give the majority of illegals a taste of the culture they are accustomed to and may help keep them from becoming homesick. With all things considered, I believe it to be a situation where everyone would benefit, and it seems extremely fair to me.

Can you actually imagine the US considering these kinds of laws? Or the UK? Even NZ's immigration laws aren't (yet) quite as punitive as this. Though we've got quite a lot tougher in the last few years, for better or worse. Unfortunately we haven't dealt with the problem of assimilation: allowing people to keep their own cultures, but requiring them to become part of the main culture. This is something that's a huge problem in England and will be here soon too.

that sounds absolutely reasonable. I see no reason why it should not be adopted. The poor mexicans though, they are being sold a line of goods that do not exist. they are not necessarily living a horrible life in mexico but are told so many lies about what their lives would be like in the USA. the people who transport them take all their goods and moneys to themselves and then abandon them here in a country that has become about fed up. It is really sad. if these laws were enacted and made general knowledge not only here, but also abroad.... it would be much nicer. At the same time though, why do we pay for other foreigners to come here - go to school and to bring their families over. Thinking East Indians but perhaps others as well - while at the same time we do not extend similar courtesies to other north americans outside this country.

Geeze, guess that wouldn't fly here in the states. I know it used to be really alot worse. But then we extend all those rights and more to anybody who comes here. Although a great many "illegal" residents are paying federal taxes in hopes it will help them become legal residents and citizens down the line.

I agree with most of this stuff. We cater too much to foreigners. We are the only country that does that. Go anywhere else and you're not easily accepted. I was at the store the other day and I saw shampoo in spanish! SHAMPOO! It's rediculous. If you're going to sneak into our country illegally and then complain about your rights, forget about it. Also, speak our language! I don't want to pull up to a fast food restaurant and have my order take 10 minutes because the guy can't speak english. Now on the other hand, if you did come here 100% legally and have lived here for a long time, I don't know-20 years, then I think you can have better rights and such. But if not, either get out or be sent to jail.