Good for them, but that would never work in the U.S. because our foundation is pretty much built on multiculturalism. We say we're "American" but what exactly is that? Speaking English? Eating cheeseburgers? It says right in the Declaration of Independence everyone has the right to the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness...how vague. Considering how many different people there are think of how many ideas that can be. Kinda sounds like a catch 22. Or in other words, we all know what happens when we try to please everyone...
Interesting to read-
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
Looking at the U.S. of today, does that still sound possible?
Back on topic, the U.S. needs to lay a more definitive set of (common) ground rules for everyone to follow.
It is called,
Cultural Relativism: immigrants who enter this country legally/illegally do not have to assimilate, their culture, mores, history, language, traditions, and customs are given equal accord with the American culture. Language barriers are the primary components to crashing a country (lack of communication)..
Multicultural societies do not last that long. Ie. Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire, and the Austrian-Hungary Empire.
There is a term called
Internal Colonialism: the Europeans did it to the Indians and the Mexicans through the 15th-20th centuries. They took their land and excluded them from prospering from the resources of the land. Now, the tables have turned, the Mexicans are on a mission to take back their land, "reconquista," meaning, re-conquest.. They are committing Internal/External Colonialism..
Hard-line advocation of "nationalism" is needed to prevent the USA from going down like the above empires. Moreover, imo, jingoism (wacked-out nationalism) is the ticket to gather the masses and preserve the constitution.
Here is a more interesting read: George Washington's Farewell Address to the nation in 1796. Washington was/is hands down the greatest American who ever lived and who will ever live. I studied him for years, his dedication to the cause is beyond me.
Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
George Washington -