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The concept of accomodation is not in and of itself bad. This nation was founded and has prospered from encouraging immigration, i.e. accomidating to the needs/desires of immigrants. Over time these immigrants melted into our pot. If you look back at editorials in the 19th and early 20th century, you see the same arguements about certain ethnic groups not fitting in and becoming part of our culture. Accomodation may indeed be more main stream today - but much of that comes from the free market consumerism we thrive upon. Companies now market to specific segments of the population, and if they can make more money by printing menus in Spanish and adding jalapenos to the menu they will do so and should do so. As far as state, local and federal governments accomodating immigrants - I think that it is a combination of a more "P.C." attitude, a more liberal bureaucratic system and a desire of politicians to garner new votes.
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