Celebrities often weigh in on subjects they ought to avoid for the sake of their own images. Gene Simmons of Kiss may be the best example of how not to enhance the immigration reform debate.<\/p>\n
Simmons came to the United Stated from Israel when he was eight years old, and he has definite opinions about what the immigrants waiting for reform need to do to move forward. <\/p>\n
In a recent interview, he said \u201cSo, as an immigrant, I’m telling you: learn to speak goddamn English. It is the key that will unlock the keys to the kingdom.” He stands by his remark based on his own personal experience.<\/p>\n
Appearing on HuffPost Live, Simmons took his observations one step further, suggesting that the best route to assimilation into U.S. culture was through legal immigration — which may be easier said than done given the horrendous mess the current immigration system is enduring. The (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Celebrities often weigh in on subjects they ought to avoid for the sake of their own images. Gene Simmons of Kiss may be the best example of how not to enhance the immigration reform debate. Simmons came to the United…<\/span><\/p>\n