SCREW AMERICA! I want to live here and reep (sp) all the benefits, but I hate the culture, so I will just pretend I still live in....

I am an American who chose not to move ANYPLACE. Why should it cost me in any way to improve for someone else an ELECTED activity? Someone else moved HERE. That person or persons should acclimate themselves to the community to which they chose to reside. This should go without saying but to some people a reasonable thought process would seem unattainable.

"Remember, 50% of Hispanics were born in this country---"

And of the other 50%, it would be interesting to find out how many are here legally. The MEXICAN government estimates that over half of all Mexicans in the States are here illegally.

White Man Wake Up!

Remember, 50% of Hispanics were born in this country, and up to 15% of Hispanics are more than fourth generation American (of course these are the ones who speak it best). I don't think the facts are going to change the fear of the alien in this crowd, though. You'd think that safer hunting (and, say, driving) would be in everyone's interest, but apparently some want their prejudices honored more than their safety.

Gosh I hope you're kidding Helge. I really, really do. Something tells me you're not though.

Per usual...the local racist crowd has entered their views in force on this one. And by the way.....it's all Obama's fault!

my dog will sleep better tonite, knowing that the hunting regulations,will be in spanish and hmong. hope theres pictures also.

We need to stop catering to immigrants...immigrants in the past had to learn English to survive. Stop making it easier for the immigrants of today to not learn English. Why should people born and raised here have to continuing catering to non English speaking people.

One last commet.I speak English,German,spanish,ALL self taught.

Tagatay,spanish speaking people should learn the english language ,not the other way around.
For your stupid commets,I would love to have a battle of wits with you,but you are so very obviously unarmed.
Meaningful debate does not start with inane attacks.

poobah - Ok then, those don't don't speak English, should also be open to learning it as second language. Just like those that do should be open to learning a second language.
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That's all I was trying to say.

mespl, thanks for your thoughtful reply. It's refreshing to read comments like yours. There's much we can learn from each other through civil discussions.

I'm sure tax paying, spanish speaking, american citizens are paying for this too.

Bravo State of Wisconsin for expanding a state service to its spanish speaking citizens.

spark, of course it includes learning English as a second language. A Gallup poll in 2001 found that 26% of Americans spoke a second language. This compares to a poll of Europeans taken in 2001 that shows that 53% speak a second language and 28% speak three languages. Isn't it ironic that the very same people moaning about others not being able to speak a second language are actually the ones with problems speaking a second language? All too often the language issue is a poorly veiled reference to the underlying racism in our society.

Here's a couple references:

Gallup: http://www.gallup.com/poll/1825/about-on...
European Commission: http://ec.europa.eu/education/languages/...

My Grand Parent's learn'ed to speak English When they came here

I'm sure tax paying american citizens are paying for this to.

Why do we continue to pander to Hispanics? If we are going to allow them to go out into the woods with a weapon, shouldn't they AT LEAST be able to speak enough English to get the license. Disgusting. We have been invaded, and our culture is being replaced by a neo-Aztlan monster.

Tagatay, I was just being funny, but if you want to debate this with me, bring it on instead of your immature attempt at stereotyping the good people of Wisconsin.

I personally have taken language classes and I do not enjoy the freedom of being able to express myself in more than one language. That being said when our ancestors came to this country they did not all speak the same language, they learned the language that the majority spoke. The melting pot was created in that manner. Even with how much I do not care for learning other languages if I were to ever move to another country, whether it be for work or for a personal choice, I would take the time to learn the predominant language of that country. I believe that it would be the easiest way for me to communicate in the new country, the citizens will be glad that I am at least trying to adapt to their society, and I feel that it would be the most responsible thing to do when making such a drastic relocation, however in no way would it prevent me from retaining my heritage. I could still have all my culture and everything that makes me who I am and where I came from even if I learn the predominant language of the country that I live in. Diversity is great, however I believe that communication is a necessity. I am not saying that anyone should give up who they are however if someone moves to another country they should take the responsibility upon themselves to learn how to communicate with the majority of that population. If for no other reason than so that if they ever need help they can approach someone who speaks the predominant language and communicate to get the help that they need. If someone came running up to me screaming in Spanish that their wife had just been shot and they needed an ambulance I would not know what they were saying, and I don’t see how it is my responsibility to know what they are saying. Does that make me narrow minded, I don’t know, however I do know that when my ancestors came to this country they learned English so that they could communicate because it was the language that the majority spoke. I think that that was a very smart and responsible move on their part.

poobah: It was a melting pot. Immigrants would come here, work hard, learn the language and customs and become American. What ever happened to that? Now it's come here, remain who and what you were, and never adopt the culture of this country.

poobah - Does this include speaking English if you already don't?

For years America prided itself on being the melting pot of the world. Every one of us learned that in grade school. You know, "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.." Gosh, that sure sounded great then didn't it? Well, I think it still does sound great. But the problem today is we have a bunch of selfish citizens who are far too gullible in listening to all of the fear politics of the neo-cons. Why not look at the diversity of our country as a strength instead of being so biased with people that speak a different language than you do? This is a great opportunity to learn a second or third language. Quit moaning and sign up for some language classes -- you'll love the freedom of being able to express yourself in more than one language.

Why is it being a “red neck” or a “wimp” to desire that people immigrating to a country learn the language that the majority of the country speaks? Instead we are expected to learn the language of the people immigrating so that they can communicate with us. Please someone give me an intelligent response.

Not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone, but wouldn't English actually be considered the foreign language to anyone that can't speak it who's living here? Just throwing that out there. It is the most spoken language in the U.S. Why would you not want to learn it? Would make life easier.

who reads the regulations anyway?

What a bunch of wimps who cant stand a little foreign language in their midst.

Frusion, bobb1951, and cynicaleye show the typical Wisconsin redneck responses. Why don't you three go out, get drunk, shoot some deer, drive home intoxicated and then blame the FIBs for everything.

no hablan Inglés

Next ALL Wi. license will be in spanish

Not that anyone should learn English when they come to live in this country.