Originally Posted by aceventura3

In order for diversity to be a strength people of diverse backgrounds and experience have to be able to work and interact together with some common purpose. If diverse groups stayed isolated there is no benefit to diversity. If that is a given (I am sure some disagree, but it is what I believe), there has to be assimilation for the common good. In this country's history not only have immigrants (or slaves brought here by force) moved to the "mainstream" the "mainstream" has often moved in the direction of the immigrants. Our unique mixture of cultures has lead to something I don't think you can find anywhere else, and I think it makes this country great. Not to mention being able to eat a different style of food almost every day of every month.