in canada they had the same debate about english and french, in the end they decided instead of choosing one language over the other they made both languages official to stop the fighting and debate.
2007-06-15 09:35:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
this nation was not built by Spain.
When an entire nation has to kowtow to a minority as Canada did, then the whole world knows it has no huevos.
I am heartily sick of the politically correct bs that is going on.
2007-06-15 09:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 7⤊ 3⤋
1. this is not Canada.
2. America was not founded by a Spanish speaking country. Canada was founded by both English and French speaking nations.
3. English is our official language, if you live here you should speak it.
2007-06-15 09:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by sangreal 4 · 5⤊ 2⤋
In South America there are many countries, whose official language is Spanish.
2007-06-15 10:23:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because America was FOUNDED by the Brits, who speak English, not Spanish. Just like Spain was founded by the Spaniard. Why should the US make both languages official if Mexico can't make both languages official as well?
Would it be reasonable to ask France to make Spanish its other official language? Or to ask Italy to make Hungarian its other official language?
2007-06-15 09:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by Heart of Fire 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I agree...the "Americas" were discovered by people from---wait for it ----SPAIN first! I'd have no problem with that. It's not like English speakers in Canada are required to know french. I HATE when people say hateful things to people about speaking spanish. Both English and Spanish speaking settlers did not do the Natvie Americans the courtesy of learning THEIR language. It's kind of hypocritical to expect people to speak english when they come here...don't get me wrong...I think THEIR life would be easier if they did learn english, but people don't need to get an attitue about it.
2007-06-15 09:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by artsyfartsy 4 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Because it's the United States of America, not the United States of America and Mexico.
2007-06-15 09:46:41 · answer #6 · answered by wannabbutch 2 · 6⤊ 2⤋
The problem would be is some people wouldn't speak English and some would . . . communicaiton breakdown. We are and English speaking country . . everyone who wants to live here needs to learn it. If you want to knwo Spanish too, go for it . . I do.
2007-06-15 09:40:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
I'm so tired of this debate. Still, I must admit, Mexican food is muy delicioso.
2007-06-15 09:39:53 · answer #8 · answered by Nate D 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yeah, we should have took a lesson from the canadians and made both languages official.......
and yes, there were parts of the u.s founded by spanish colonies. puerto rico is one of them. no one speaks english on that island...........
2007-06-15 09:57:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
No way, it should be decided by free elections, the majority will say.
2007-06-15 09:39:15 · answer #10 · answered by Millie 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋