In America today, is "assimilation" considered a good or bad thing, or a "it depends" thing?

[MMBeilis]

[comradebillyboy]

1. In my book it's a good thing. It's always been a good thing.

But I don't claim to speak for America. And compared Europe, or anywhere else for that matter, it's much easier for immigrants to assimilate and be successful in this country.

[Think. Again.]

2. I would say...

...it depends, on whether a person wants to assimilate or not.

[Average Joe Public]

3. To an extent

The great thing about America is that you really only need to assimilate enough to a)learn/obey the laws b)appreciate the freedoms/opportunities that come with citizenship. Other than that, you can keep your cultural identity.

[MMBeilis]

4. Good answer Joe.