I'm glad that you're so progressive, but you happen to be the exception. You also are reading what you want to, and not what I said. The nationwide trend is th

I'm glad that you're so progressive, but you happen to be the exception. You also are reading what you want to, and not what I said. The nationwide trend is that social interaction between Americans has been in decline substantially in recent years. This is pretty much across the board. Again, read Bowling Alone, or skim a review of it. These are quantifiable facts. You can apply whatever judgement that you want, but the fact is that ethnic communities were and in some cases still are true communities that people feel a part of. Your suggestions are also great ways to build a community based on commonalities other than language and culture.