That alone should make English the National language!
2007-01-28 10:22:29 · 17 answers · asked by hera 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I was being sarcastic with the question. They should make English the US official language and not run and hide for fear of offending someone. The jury point proves that English is the language that we use already, and should be offically recognized as such.
2007-01-28 10:41:01 · update #1
very good question!!! i had served on juries 2 times, one civil, the other criminal...and every-time...the selection of potential jurors was so difficult...in Miami....80% ( pretend "not" to speak English...and 60 % had a criminal background...
2007-01-28 11:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because like it or not......English is and has been and will be the language of this country. Main language. No one is forbidden to speak another language but English is required, it is the "official" language of more than 1/2 the states. It's a requirement for citizenship. It's the devil in the details that a certain group is trying to push their language down everyones throat so they won't have to do 1 basic thing to get along here. Learn English. One more thing to push their agenda. One more thing to cause discontent and seperation.
2007-01-28 10:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
English should be the national language!
Millions of immigrants, who came to the US to work and get a better life, learned to speak English. Why can't illegals seem to understand that????
I'm all for knowing another language. My mom is from Germany and we speak German to each other a lot. But she knew English when she came to this country.
If you want to live and work in a country, you should know the language. Bottom line!!
2007-01-28 12:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by mikea_va 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot understand what is happening in the court room then how can you make a good solid decision on a persons guilt or innocence. I agree, English should be the official language. We will save billions of trees alone in only printing forms in English. I can't believe the tree huggers haven't been more behind this.
2007-01-28 10:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Yes English is our National Language
2007-01-28 10:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Simply because it is the language of the land (US). This should apply to any country, if one sitting on the jury they should be able to understand the language of the country where they are serving the service.
If one doesn't know the language then they wont be able to understand the culture, peoples mentality, the norms of the place.......... so the verdict will be speak the language of the country.
2007-01-28 23:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by SMB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it should be,English is not the official language of the USA .We don't have an official language.I guess we never felt the need before.About 28 or 29 of the states have made English their official state language. 85% of America speak English.And you have a good point there about the courts.
2007-01-28 10:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I ever have to stand trial for anything, I hope all the people in the jury can understand the evidence. I would want a fair trial. Pro-illegals will tell you they should provide interpreters, no doubt.
2007-01-28 17:00:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its the officially recognized language in the US.
In Canada, either French or English is recognized. In court proceedings, the accused selects their language of choice and it is ensured that all involved are fluent in the language.
2007-01-28 10:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I see your point.
Press 1 for English.
2007-01-28 10:28:32 · answer #10 · answered by Tink 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋