Yes, actually it does effect me. Not many days go by that I don't encounter at least one person that does not speak American (we don't really speak English here) and it causes delays in my work day. Delays that I have to explain.
I see no reason why anyone desiring to live in America should be exempt from having to learn at least speak the lingo. We not only enable these people to get by without learning the language by not making it a requirement, but we also prevent them from becoming prosperous contributing members of a society the CHOSE to be a part of. We already have enough indigent people on the welfare rolls as it is, we don't need to import more. Do you realize that is one reason medical costs in the USA are as high as they are? That's right, too many people NOT paying their bills due to being either unemployed or under-employed, because they can't speak American. THAT effects you as well as the rest of American citizens.
And while I am on my soapbox I will add; IMO, any immigrant here legally should be required (within a given period of time) to apply for and obtain legal citizen ship, or go back where they came from. If they have kids while they are not legalized citizens, the kids should not be considered citizens of the USA.
OK, now I will stop.
I can see both sides of the issue. If i were living in mexico making the equivalent of 10 u.s dollars a week, and I can cross the border and make 300 dollars a week , I would do it in a heartbeat. I would not make the border crossing if I couldn't find a job due to employers refusing to hire me for fear of hiring an illegal due to monetary penalties imposed by the governmental laws: laws that already exist but are rarely enforced. The fault of this lies with the u.s government. As for learning the language, I agree with you trpkl, it would be nice if they did but a lot don't and that leaves you in an uncomfortable position if you pull up to a warehouse and you are dealing with someone who speaks no english. I used to deliver to restaurants in another job and many an early morning, there was no owner there but his mexican employees were there and the lack of a mutual language slowed things up. So, you know what? I learned some spanish ,just enough to make the transaction go more smoothly.
Por ejemplo(for example), " mi amigo, como esta?, you los tengo cinco cajas por ti. Si, yo los pongo en el sotano. Por favor, firme aqui" Ingles- my friend , how are you?, I have 5 boxes for you. Yes, I put them in the basement. Please sign here. (Yes, city driver, pongo is the present tense, and my translation is the past tense , but it was enough to be understood). At this point, trpkl, the floodgates have been opened too long, so you might as well accept the fact that it is what it is. If present laws were enforced, the illegal immigration would dry up in a minute, but they are not enforced for reasons that are beyond the scope of this discussion. What are you gonna do? Complain or adapt? -Respectfully submitted.
their are other ways! LOL
please continue? 
