Latinos have mixed thoughts on whether they should assimilate or keep their own culture or both. I think "both" is what most people have done in the past, or there would not be St. Patrick's Day parades and other "old country" celebrations. - - Donna Poisl
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Latinos are eager to blend into American society and maintain their cultural identity, a potential paradox but actually a reflection of the complex beliefs of the nation's fastest-growing minority, according to an Associated Press-Univision poll of more than 1,500 Latinos.
The survey found several other distinct trends.
Latinos worry more than most Americans about losing jobs and paying bills. They place a high importance on education and expect their children to go to college.
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This country was built by immigrants, it will continue to attract and need immigrants. Some people think there are enough people here now -- people have been saying this since the 1700s and it still is not true. They are needed to make up for our aging population and low birthrate. Immigrants often are entrepreneurs, creating jobs. We must help them become Americans and not just people who live here and think of themselves as visitors. When immigrants succeed here, the whole country benefits.
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