2007-12-08 10:18:00 · 12 answers · asked by shiningStar 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes. English is THE language of the USA! Why should we pander to the illegals who sneak in and the illiterates who refuse to learn OUR language? I'm sick of bending over backwards and paying taxes to assist those who don't belong here.
And yes, if you don't learn English you don't belong here.
2007-12-08 10:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Says nothing about the language of the free speech. People should have the right to choose the language they wish to speak amongst themselves but they also have the responsibility to engage their adopted country in it's own language. Don't go somewhere then complain about where you choose to live.
2007-12-08 18:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by The Corrector 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is long-overdue that our lawmakers enact legislation making english the official and not just the de facto language of the United States.
The best way for immigrants to assimilate into a culture is to learn the language.
Our schools are taught in english, government forms are printed in english, road signs.....the list goes on and on. NOT speaking english is just another way that those who refuse to assimilate are limiting their opportunities in a country where anyone who can strive to get whatever they want from life.
2007-12-08 18:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by ©2009 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is the dominant language in this country even if "Spanish" is gaining. Those who want to live here LEGALLY should be proficient in the society's language.
2007-12-08 18:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by infidel-louie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely without question YES. I don't mind if people speak the language in which they are from, but do it at home or wherever. But when conducting business, transactions etc. etc. It should definitely be English
2007-12-08 18:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by Fancy 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
that is something they would never enforce. however, they can not force Americans to understand what the hell they are saying.
2007-12-08 18:25:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, i think it's stupid. They would enforce a policy of that type yet allow for highschool students to LEARN spanish and in some schools make it MANDATORY to learn the language (or another)...?? it doesnt make a lick o sense lol
2007-12-08 18:21:34 · answer #7 · answered by Ms.M 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Although I am a staunch opponent of illegal immigration; I believe English Only policies are purely symbolic and I do not think the government should waste my time and my money on symbolism.
2007-12-08 18:21:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 6⤋
Yes, also any other language.
2007-12-08 18:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by Locutus1of1 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes. don't care if it violates the first amendment in your opinion. in mine it does not.
2007-12-08 18:21:41 · answer #10 · answered by daddio 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋