an important part of our cultural identity. That's why all immigrant groups cling to their native languages for as long as possible and why there is such sadness when the older generation realizes that their children have become American. Democrats would do more for immigrants if they respected the human desire behind the conservative response. In fact, I think, strategically, the Democrats should support English as the official language of the US, although the thought will outrage half of Democrats which is why it would never happen (which is why it is so easy for Ann Coulter to pin "blame America first" labels on Democrats.) It would console conservatives and, in the long run, not matter: It is more symbolic than meaningful. The most effective strategy would be to promote what the Latino immigrants share with the Americano culture rather than insisting on their rights. They believe in family life, big families, hard work, craftsmanship, honesty, taking care of their aging relationships, they are devout Christians. They like to oppress their women. Fight for their country. And so on. See, they are just like us. Nothing to be afraid of here! Immigration is a totally bogus issue because ALL OF US have a stake in the situation as it now exists, and NO ONE (at least no one with any real power in this country) has any stake in changing it. If employers stopped hiring immigrants, legal or otherwise, the flow of immigrants would start to dry up at once.