The United States has never had an “official language.” It was xenophobic hysteria created by World War I propaganda that forced the “English standard” in public schools that became the predecessor of the modern “English First” (or “English Only” movement. Before then, public and private schools both often gave classes in the locally dominant language.
True, English is the language of our colonial antecedents, and the most common language spoken here (followed by Spanish). But it is also true that, in some southwest parts of this country Spanish is still the first language of many of the natives. Go to any big city’s “China Town” or “Old Italy,” and you’ll see immigrants old and new who function with little or no English.
This country’s diversity and its tolerance of individual and group differences, including language, are two of our greatest strengths. Our languages are powerful conveyances of culture, values, mores, and community. Natives and immigrants alike are free to speak the language of our birth – or of our choice.
Don’t get me wrong. The ability to speak functional English in this country is a good idea. But making it a requirement for citizenship is no more than an infringement on personal liberty. Look. It’s also a good idea to eat healthy, but we certainly cherish the liberty to market popular foods based on fat, salt, and sugar. It’s a good idea to avoid toxins, but who would promote another Prohibition on alcohol?
You’ve never traveled to Japan, South America , Spain or any of the other “more hospitable” countries have you? Your whole post sounds like a child’s reiteration of his misinformed, racially biased parents rants.
Facts are, America does have a requirement for naturalization, which include passing an English exam, as well as an American history and govt exam
Govygen_gourmetEverywhere else in the world we are expected to learn a country’s official language or suffer serious consequences ..
in the US every group in history has had to learn some bit of English (Yes That includes White People No this is not intended to be Racist to non english speakers of non White groups) our official language is English it simply Ties all of us from all backgrounds together in one unifying language.. You could argue back and forth about Why or Why it Shouldn’t be the official language but the fact still remains that it Is our official
language and Tens of Millions of migrants from all over the world do well at accepting this and learning English..
So my next point is why are there so many people from Mexico and other parts if Latin America who more or less get the free pass and can move about the country without even learning so much as a Lick of English?! We could never expect the same if we go to live in Mexico (a country that is more diverse than we are and where the overwhelming majority of people Must Speak Spanish)..
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Knowing even the basics of English should be a Standard for residing here and that applies Equally.. not only to the Germans, but also to the French, the Norwegians, the Japanese, the Saudis, and Hispanics.
Do you need a lesson on the economy and finances as well. In order with your thought process, I should say why doesn’t everyone buy a Q7 TDI, why isn’t everyone in a Aston Martin? I mean by comparison most everything else is shit…. Including your loved gas hog that fall apart in a few years Tahoe, which I’ve owned and will never buy again.
Govygen_gourmetIf you drive a Chevy Equinox or a Chevy Traverse I genuinely want to know… Why ? Literally these “crossovers” look like a toddler’s loaded diaper the ass end of them is Hideous the symmetry of the car is hideous overall not very thought out probably indicative of the people who buy one..
Why not just drive a suburban or a Tahoe to haul the crew around? They look way cooler and have a bigger track record (be it good or Bad)
i’m just being a hating ass bitch
ALSO, after a reedin da post youz made, I dun thoughts u cood pass an English langige exam
