ok what do you think about the new prop that will make english the official language of arizona?
does this mean that there will be no esl classes for students who dont speak english?
does this mean that it will be against the law to have a spanish spaeking church in arizona?
thanks for your answers!
2006-11-01 06:17:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
What do I think? I think it's an example for the rest of America
2006-11-01 06:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋
If I understand the law in Arizona and other states, English is official in forums that are official government functions and official government meetings and documents. This does not mean that the authorities can enforce this in a church. That would be against the constitution. ESL will not be required, but the education system will teach English to residents not as a second language, but a primary language.
2006-11-01 06:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going from memory on the prop---Enghlish is already the official Language in AZ. The prop seeks to repeal it and replace it with a new one. I think I voted against it.
ESL will still be around
Spanish in church is ok.
It doesn't do much of anything. Public business is already conducted in English.
The prop specifically says that it will not discourage foreign language instruction (that is a requirement in most schools anyway).
Translators will still be required in some cases (e.g. court)
Fed laws superceed this. So to comply with Fed laws some non-english stuff would be required.
The one thing I would have wanted out of this is English only ballots-- I guess its there indirectly though.
2006-11-01 06:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We took this country away from England. English is and always has been our National Language. The Federal government has seen fit to use the National Guard as an Expeditionary force, due to the closing our Regular Army Bases By Clinton. We have no protection here at home, because we are too busy serving other countries.
The States have passed there own laws limiting invasion by other Nationals.
When the Federal Government fails to protect our language and our systems, the States must do it for themselves. I think it is a good proposition and about time.
2006-11-01 06:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Go to Cali. Arizona is hot and dry. If the giant snakes and gila monsters dont eat your kids, the coyotes will steal them and raise them to by wild coy-men who crawl on thier hands and knees and howl at the moon. Black widows and giant hairy scorpions will take over your garage. AZ has a cactus called a cholla that will jump at you when you walk by and leave its barbed pads all over your face and arms. The temperature there is like 120 degrees in the shade in the day time, and drops to below freezing at night, so you never know what to wear. You have to take a coat with you incase you dont get home before dark. And if you have to lug a big heavy coat around, you'll overheat, and might die. Then Buzzards will feast on your flesh, and worms will dine on whatever is left! Stay in California, for your own good my friend!
2016-05-23 03:55:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not be against the law to speak Spanish anywhere you want & who you want to speak it too. It just means no more public dealings will be in any language BUT english.You can still speak Spanish in your church., but when you go to vote the ballet will only be in english. I thought EVERYONE who wanted to stay here had to know english.Here in New Hampshire we have a large French & Greek population by we only have english on our ballets. If it is good enough for New Hampshire, it is good enough for the rest of the country.
2006-11-01 06:31:58 · answer #6 · answered by BUTCH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it will only remove the requirement for ESL. It will require that all business with any government office in the state be conducted in English, and will eliminate the requirement for bi-lingual forms and bi-lingual tests and services. The offering by the private community of bi-lingual services will not be affected.
If I travel to another country, the citizens expect me to speak their language, If I don't, I'm labeled "ugly American", shouldn't the same apply here?
2006-11-01 06:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by Back Porch Willy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in California... so I still think I qualify.
I would be in support of such a proposition !! It would CERTAINLY not be capable of banning Spanish in a church... (nor speaking Russian, Hebrew, Italian, or Latin) THAT would be unconstitutional.
ESL classes would probably continue for years... that sadly is MOSTLY a result of illegal immigration.
One thing that chaps MY hide, is that here in California we have to print the Department of Motor Vehicle materials, and the Election materials in over a DOZEN languages.
2006-11-01 06:30:45 · answer #8 · answered by mariner31 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is about time this issue is brought to the forefront. If I were in Mexico I would be expected to speak the language. Same should go in the United States.
2006-11-01 06:32:27 · answer #9 · answered by tinar92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that all government business will be transacted in English only. No multi-lingual forms, etc.
I'd expect there to be more esl classes, since you want everyone to learn English.
Private citizens, groups, etc. can speak whatever language they want. It's just that the government will only speak/write in English.
2006-11-01 06:21:37 · answer #10 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its a good Prop that you should vote Yes on! If we are gracious enough to share our country, why not make the effort to succeed here by AT LEAST learning our language?
2006-11-01 06:26:46 · answer #11 · answered by grneyz 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋