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there is some degree of comfort in masses of like people. but these homogeneous communities also serve as a buffer and means of gentle immersion into a culture that is very much unlike any other in the world. from these little communities, new comers can adjust and become 'american' at thier own rate.
do i appreciate that a good number of these people never bother to integrate? fuck no, and fuck them. however, i think these communities still serve some purpose in that they help to prevent culture shock and provide a proper platform from newcomers to become americanized at a pace that works best for them.
besides, i think i would kill someone if they tried to take away my beloved chinatown eateries and bistrows. KILL!!!!!!!!!
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