And this is coming from a Black, card carrying Democrat.
2006-09-01 04:17:23 · 20 answers · asked by TheGreatGatsby 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Absolutely... I have no problem with helping those who are having trouble learning the language with things like bi-lingual test takers for driving tests for example. But if you want to be a citizen here you should be required to make an honest effort to learn the language just as I would expect to do if I moved into a non-English speaking country and wanted citizenship.
2006-09-01 04:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by wrennightwind 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
YES, I travel a lot and no where else have I heard press 1 for English. And this is coming from a White card carrying Republican. Excellent question Gatsby
2006-09-01 11:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by wwclark 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that english is and should remain the national language becuase it is not fair that just because their is a huge number of latinos in this country, we should have two national languages. It is important becuase this is a nation of immigrants and ever since this nation has existed the language has been english. If we were suppose to have national languages then we should have our constitution in english AND in spanish to begin with. WE SHOULD ONLY HAVE ONE NATIONAL LANGUAGE and that is ENGLISH!
2006-09-01 14:52:05 · answer #3 · answered by needanansnow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm just back in Italy from South California, where english language in shops, clinics, restaurant menus, comes after spanish.
I find it very weird, but I'm sorry to say that's your own (americans) fault. (se habla espanol sign is everywhere)
Even the super tolerant Holland is planning a new law that will allow immingrants only if they speak and write dutch.
I am with you: if you want to live and work in another country you MUST learn the language. (how I'm doing with my english? *wink*)
On this matter the french are the best: they even translate byte as octect, program as logiciel and hard disk as disc dur....
2006-09-01 11:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by guido_961 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, it's kind of part of the price of admittance, if you're going to be in our country, go ahead and learn the language, and don't have an attitude about it...nobody expects perfection in a week, but a good-faith effort is all that's asked...but if you're not willing to do that, then go on home instead, 'cause it's not gonna work out...
2006-09-01 11:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by gokart121 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because most people including immigrants in america come here and learn english, but the hispanics wan't to stick to spanish, and the day that the official language become Spanish.....England here I come!!!!
2006-09-01 11:52:16 · answer #6 · answered by philly princess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Official language, yes.
It has to happen really soon though because unfortunately, many other languages are soon becoming contenders for the national language (Spanish, Chinese).
2006-09-01 11:23:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-01 11:23:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it should. It is now the 'accepted' language, but we need to go a bit further with this.
I am presuming that you are talking about the U.S.
2006-09-01 11:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by Our Turn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is for me.I live in England
For some reason,the civil service,call centres, taxis,shop keepers and courier drivers all seem to struggle with it.
2006-09-01 11:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋