Seems like you failed the second grade. Maybe the Illinois board of education should make an effort to teach kids how to properly use homophones before sending these soldiers out to terrorize Mexicans. The word you are looking for is "here" not "hear", Toby.
Probably to your surprise, the Latino American population is one of the quickest growing populations in the US. Putting aside disputes about where they are coming from, you must accept the fact that knowing (at least understanding) the Spanish language is a powerful tool in many levels from improving job outlook to global marketing.
How do you think that Japan, one of the smallest countries, managed to become one of the richest and most advanced countries in the world? They taught English in their schools understanding the value of the English language in conquering Western markets.
Ignorant Americans will only continue to fail in today's world.