Reply #146: awesome! [View All]

[Behind the Aegis]

I am glad we have realized we do have some points in common! And, I hope the Rethugs do learn English, but it might help if they had a positive example as opposed to the boob in the WH who can't say simple things!

It is my opinion that English declared as our national language would codify the language as THE language that is to be spoken in business and public discourse. Now, if a company all understand, let's say Polish, then I see no problem requiring the employee to be able to speak both English and Polish for business purposes.

The vast majority in this country only speak English and I believe it would be counter-productive to have another language as the preferred language. However, as we evolve as a nation, perhaps we will be like the Swiss and speak numerous languages as we once did. Having a national language is also a matter of pride (something not really lacking in this country).

All that being said, English-only would be a negative policy and, again, my opinion, would restrict the growth of our country. So, would the declaration of a national language solve any real problems? Probably not, but it also wouldn't hurt anything either.