Viral video of immigrant family demanding translation services sparks nationwide backlash – Americans fed up with catering to non-English speakers
The Hospital Incident That Broke the Camel’s Back
A viral video has Americans absolutely losing their minds over what many see as the ultimate entitlement from immigrants who refuse to learn English.
The scenario: Immigrant parents in LA hospital don’t speak English, doctors have to call their daughter to translate because no translator was available, and the daughter gets upset when doctors suggest teaching her parents some basic English phrases.
The response: Americans are done with this nonsense.
“Learn English or Go Back”
The reactions flooding social media represent a fed-up America that’s tired of accommodating people who won’t accommodate American culture:
“Learn English or go back to wherever they are from”
“Assimilate to US culture, learn English AND only come legally”
“You’re not entitled to a translator”
“If you refuse to learn English long after you’ve arrived, you should be asked to leave”
The Entitlement That Enrages Americans
What’s driving Americans crazy: The expectation that America should provide translation services instead of immigrants learning the language.
The daughter’s reaction perfectly encapsulates the problem – instead of being grateful for medical care or understanding the communication barrier, she’s upset that doctors suggested her parents learn basic English.
American response: “The audacity is unbelievable.”
Robby Starbuck Nails the Issue
Conservative commentator Robby Starbuck articulated what millions of Americans are thinking:
“If you want to live in America, Americans are entitled to your assimilation to our customs, our laws and our language. You’re not entitled to a translator.”
The principle: Come to America, become American. Don’t expect America to change for you.
