Platform relevancy and confirmation.

I've always believed in my platform and felt that it is so relevant for today, and concidering the fact that by 2010 it is estimated that 20% of Utah's population will be Hispanic I believe it could help this growing population tremedously, however it was the story that broke last week that confirmed it to me. I was so sad to hear of the New York shootings at the immigrant center. While reading the articles on line, they repeatedly said that the man was frustrated with his job loss and his inability to speak English very well. He also felt like others were laughing at his attempts to speak English. I hope that none of us would ever laugh at another for trying. I know that it is so intimidating to speak another language and the fact that others are mocking you would discourage your meager attempts. One paper quoted him as saying, "America sucks." Do you think he came to this country thinking that? I doubt not. But he was met with frustrations and disappointments like most immigrants I would assume. It's not easy to learn a new language and try to succeed in a working environment. This is what my platform is all about. I want to help individuals before they feel all is lost and do something terrible. We can help and support others as they fulfill their American dream by encouraging them to learn English and I would encourage all to be a little more patient and smile when they hear someone trying their best to communicate in our native tongue.