Sal Castro Language Analysis

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Sal Castro is a nice man who does not go without a fight as we heard by this video while he was explaining abou the different negative outputs he recieved in the cource of his attendance as a teacher and a supporter of the movements that were occuring during the late 60's. I however found out about Castros achievments and goals for his students while taking a Chicano Studies class during the Spring. The quote that you used does express what many would have felt if they gave up the cause of keeping their culture alive since if they did not then who knows if Spanish would have spoken currently or if any other cultural language would be for the matter. In the end I found you response pleasant and informative, and in my opinon schools should teach

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