Congress should pass a law making English the official language of the USA. One of the things that helped America to become a grow was that people could go anywhere in the country and communicate with each other. It helps create a national identity and cohesiveness. Currently, in government offices and agencies we are accommodate numerous languages costing the taxpayers extra money to pay for translators. When my family came to America they lived in communities (melting pots) and their family, friends and neighbors helped them assimilate to the culture and helped them learn the language.
Never got anywhere. We definitely need this one!
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Encouraging multiple languages is a means for newcomers to be controlled by a third party since they cannot understand English, our primary language. It is divisive.
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IF you mean to have it as an Official Language for Government Paperwork, then sure, I’ll agree…
But it cannot be PUSHED onto the states, if they want to be Bilingual, such as Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Maine, Michigan, and most of the Border States, then I have to disagree with you…
The 10th Amendment FORBIDS the Federal Government from Telling the states what to do with Policies that are Internal to the States…
FYI, the Federal Government is OWNED by the States, and it does NOT Own the States…
Your kind always make the mistake of thinking like James Gillespy Blaine, another Congressman that thought he was smarter than the Founders, and now we have Anchor babies, thanks to him…
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23 years ago I signed paperwork to say that I would learn to read and write English, given that I came from England…lol I live in Texas and the amount of adverts in Spanish is growing. I will not learn Spanish, this is America, not Mexico
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English holds the key to feeling truly at home in the United States! By sharing a common language, we can enhance our communication and minimize misunderstandings. Let’s come together to embrace English and celebrate the meaningful connections it fosters!
National Unity: Establishing English as the official language in diverse societies unites populations by removing language barriers. English is essential for the meaningful integration of immigrants and refugees. It creates a strong sense of shared belonging and facilitates interactions among communities.
Global Communication : English serves as the indisputable “global lingua franca,” facilitating international business, politics, and culture. English is a powerful tool for cultural exchange, enabling individuals to engage meaningfully with diverse ideas and traditions.
Legal and Governance : Establishing a single official language streamlines communication within government institutions. This significantly reduces the need for translations and ensures clarity in policies and laws. As a result, all citizens can access essential information on equal terms, regardless of their ethnic or linguistic background. This approach promotes both inclusivity and unity of citizenship in our diverse society.
Business and Tourism : English serves as the primary language of international commerce, enhancing collaboration and strengthening trade relationships, while also being the dominant language in the global tourism sector. This positions individuals for success in both business and hospitality careers.
I acknowledge the concerns about promoting English as an official language since it can alienate non-English speakers. To minimize alienation, language policies could promote language learning as a whole and offer services in multiple languages, while prioritizing fluency in English and creating a linguistic baseline. For example, access to government assistance could require a basic understanding of English. The aim is to encourage integration and create effective communication standards for national unity without having strict demands for non-English speakers. As a result, non-English speakers will be free to speak and communicate in their languages, but the extent to which they are involved with education, social programs, and civics will rely and vary on their willingness to participate within the framework of a shared language.
Effective communication is the lifeblood of any nation, fueling its progress and unity. Without it, misunderstandings can fester and collaboration becomes a challenge. When individuals and leaders communicate openly and clearly, they pave the way for stronger connections and a more vibrant society.
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I can completely relate to @LilySM . I had to learn English in order to file the paperwork for myself and my family to legally come to the U.S. It took many English classes, and it took my family 13 years to process our papers and become U.S. citizens.
I’m also struggling in my neighborhood and at work, where most people speak Arabic and Spanish. My city is very divided. At this point, should I learn both languages to better get along, or should I consider moving out? Am I willing to start over, give up my job, and move my family because my neighborhood has changed so much? Am I willing to leave the home where my family built a life in America and worked so hard to afford? I often wonder how many others are experiencing what I am—where, after leaving home, English is no longer spoken, and instead, they hear a foreign language.
Since America is considered an English-speaking country, why not make English the official language?
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Why doesn’t congress repeal the Bilingual Education Act from 1967, that started the whole bilingual problems in the first place. This is America and we should ALL speak the same language. English is spoken everywhere in the world and there is NO need for our government to have to pay for this extra expense. Come on Elon, rid us of this extra expense.
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Being Latino, I think about this issue. I have relativess who has spent 40 years here without learning any English, they think it is not needed. Now I understand that learning English is important in America, unlike what my relatives believe. I believe that just making English as the official is to be a good start and I can’t understand why that do not happened yet. Like as a Latino, when I travel and mention that I’m American, people switch to English, even though I look Spanish and speak it. It’s like the world has automatic knowledge that Americans speak English, no matter of what they are. But many latinos like here in my area will never learn even basic conversational English. My family is a good example of everyone here. We could have neighbours who is here since the old Bush and could care less with learning English. I feel like we hold on to our community because it’s what we’re use to but we hold our own people back too. The kids (like me before) will take pride in the community, but never have that same pride for America.
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I am not discouraging knowing several languages to be a legal citizen in the US, but you should have to know English to be a legal citizen…at least have required classes. We are not asking for perfection. That used to part of the citizenship process but now with so many here illegally, we are made to feel like minorities in our own country.
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Makes me wonder if the Deep State wanted the multiple languages so that we would not rise up!
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Making English the official language of the US is doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t be bilingual if you want. It just means that you HAVE to learn English. Make it so that there are educational centers to provide classes for people to learn/practice and it should be no problem
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You seem to have the position that the States are OWNED and controlled by the federal Government…
This is Not True, Fact is, the U.S. Government is the AGENT of the States, IT, the U.S. Government, is OWNED by the States, the States Created the U.S. Government, and even with the Supremacy Clause, the states still cannot be TOLD by the U.S. Government what to do with their own INTERNAL Policies…
Each State has to put that to a Vote of the PUBLIC…
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Where do you disagree with this?
The U.S. Government is an AGENT of the States, it is OWNED by the States, it should never have any power over the States, an should have never been allowed to tell them what to do, it is a FEDERATION and the States are Nations, you know, like the EU is a Federation, the Russian Federation, the Chinese Federation, etc…
So, you tell me, what part of it I would think is OK, and what other parts are Bad Law…