Here is another question, "Why are the other candidates actually participating in a spanish language debate?" The language in Mexico is Spanish. The language in the United States is English. I guess the lines, on our side, have been so blurred now that even the presidential candidates are not sure which country they belong in. That would make sense as they were the ones whose confusion led to this mess in the first place.

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The Washington Times reported last week that a study that examined years of polling found just 52 percent of Hispanic naturalized citizens speak English well or pretty well. That means that 48% don't speak English well.

Naturalization requires ability to understand basic English. Proficiency is not necessary. It's common sense that those that wish to get the votes of the 48% of Hispanic naturalized citizens who don't speak English well use Spanish.

That's why back in the early 1900's they had to do presidential debates in Italian and German too right Ralph?

They don't have to now. It's not required. Tancredo is free to chose to not participate.

But those of us who were sober in grade school are aware that prior to 1965 many jurisdictions required would be voters to pass a literacy test to be permitted to vote. Encouraging voting by all citizens wasn't very common at that time in the history of our country.

So much about fighting illegal aliens is sending a message. This is definitely sending the wrong message and lets the democrat candidates off the hook for participating in miami's spanish language debate.

Any political gain could result in greater loss by those of use who want the illegals DEPORTED.

Way too many who say they want immigration laws enforced go weeble wobble soft and send very mixed messages, including, I hate to say, Ron Paul on C-Span. In an informal talk with the grown child of illegal aliens RP said he thought the idea of a border fence was silly (although he voted for it).

Now Lou Dobbs has said twice in two weeks he doesn't support deportation of illegals. Can someone explain this?

Now Lou Dobbs has said twice in two weeks he doesn't support deportation of illegals.

I know what you are referring to Ken. Lou did say that, but it was in response to someone saying he has called for mass deportations. He then said "I have never called for deportations...". He obviously misspoke if you watch the segments again in context and meant that he has never called for mass deportations of all illegal aliens as that was the point he was rebutting.

Then again I could be wrong...