Do you agree with Cameron's statement?
By marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
United States
17 responses
@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
21 Jan 16
It's extremely unlikely anyone would be deported under these new proposals and they apply to everyone coming to the UK from outside of the European Union, not just Muslim women.
But it's much easier for some to just play the race/islamophobia card instead of admitting there is a problem in this country. There are some people who have lived here for over 40 years who still can't speak a word of English. That's not right. It isolates them!
Funnily enough all of the opposition I have heard to this has come from Muslim men. All of the Muslim women I've heard speak on this have been pretty supportive. Hmmmm! Now I wonder why that is?
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@owlwings (43897)
• Cambridge, England
21 Jan 16
English is the main official language of the United Kingdom. Anyone desiring to become a citizen has to be able to read and speak English to a certain standard. It is not a matter of stereotyping or racial discrimination. It applies to anyone applying for citizenship and it should also apply to those who gain citizenship by marriage.
Having said that, it has always been said that my wife's great grandmother never spoke any English, though she lived in Bristol for many years. Why should she? Her husband spoke English and also perfect Gaelic, so she could get him to do all the shopping and other things that were needed. How she managed with the cook and the housemaid is not recorded.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
21 Jan 16
When you live in another country, i think you should learn to follow the rules and laws of the country that adopted you no matter how ridiculous you think it is as compared to rules and laws of your country of origin. If you can't follow then you have no business being there in the first place. It's just my personal take
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
21 Jan 16
@louievill You should have to be able to speak the language of the country you are in.
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
22 Jan 16
@louievill
You are correct when in another country you should follow along. No one has said it was one way traffic.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
22 Jan 16
@Marcyaz then so be it if that is what the law requires, same thing if we are asked in their country to cover our faces or not stare then we also need to follow, respect begets respect. It's high time to make it a two way traffic instead of one.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
21 Jan 16
I think he is talking about this as they are so restricted by their male counterparts from learning English and even have to be escorted to go outside with a male relative. I feel he is trying to give opportunities, but of course his statements will be seen as discrimination by some(particularly the men that are forbidding the notion that a woman can learn anything outside the doors of her home) And yes I agree if English is the language in the country you are living in, then learn it. It should apply to all.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
21 Jan 16
@TiarasOceanView Restricted by the men yes.
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@BethieAnnie (818)
• Dayton, Ohio
21 Jan 16
I think it will cause them to have more opportunities. Some muslim men want to be able to control their women's lives, and what better way than keep them from speaking the language.
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@amadeo (111937)
• United States
21 Jan 16
Yes,they should and why not.This is our country and learn the language.
Like living in any foreign country.You learn their language.
When I go to Latin America I do my best in Spanish.
This does not have anything to do being muslim.Just to let you know that we are not biased
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@lokisdad (4226)
• United States
26 Jan 16
i think you should speak the language of the place you are going to live in but if you ask me if english was the universal language i wouldn't complain I only speak one language and a few words and phrases in spanish but my wife and kids speak english and spanish
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 Feb 16
It seems a bit harsh but I think I would like to agree......Because you really do need to know the correct language if you're planning on working there let alone living there.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
5 Feb 16
@VivaLaDani13 It would be extremely difficult to make your intentions known if you can't speak the language.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 Feb 16
@Marcyaz Exactly right. I mean it is like here in Australia. There are some stores that are run by Chinese or Indians and when you want to order / buy something or even ask a simple question, they don't know what we are talking about so that's pretty bad for they will just continue to keep losing customers if none of them are being helped or served.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
21 Jan 16
The statement may be a little extreme, but I do agree that someone who chooses to live in England should learn the language. If I chose to live in Germany or Spain then I would definitely feel it was imperative to learn German or Spanish respectively.
The current situation here is ridiculous, with hospitals and government offices having to pay translators and produce literature and signs in several dozen languages.
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