On this day, Independence Day, I can think of nothing more appropriate than the “English Only” issue and the erosion of the American Lifestyle. Thirty states now have laws specifying that official government communications be in English. It is a start and it is multiplying tremendously, but it still needs to get done, it needs to be officially instituted and put into working order. We need to keep stoking the firebox on this issue, and get up a good head of steam and take it to Washington DC.
Some folks believe that this issue sends a hostile message to newcomers. It just poisons the atmosphere in local communities. Not so. Studies out have proven conclusively that newcomers that learn the language fare much better than those that hold onto the language of where it is they came from.
All this politically correct non-sense, catering to illegals, pandering to Mexicans and accepting Spanish as a second language, is not good for this country. A word to the newcomers. It is also not good for America to try and change it into some satellite clone of the country of your origin.
In a way it does poison the country, it is detrimental to the American Lifestyle and our way of life, it is in fact, “Anti American.”
Ohio approved a bill making English the official language. Oklahoma is working on it. Missouri will decide this fall on an amendment to their constitution.
I don’t give two hoots in you know where what you talk about in your own home, I don’t give a flying whatever the language you use, but when it comes to government, official business, you need to be speaking English.
You want to live here, then the first word you need to learn is “Assimilate” which means to blend in, focus on what everyone around you is speaking.
If you don’t consider this important or just another rant, consider this. You are lying prostrate on the ground, you have a searing burning in your chest and left arm, you tell the person looking down at you, “I have pills in my pocket (for your heart) you beg them ….. please …..”
Now do you want some foreigner standing there looking at you like a calf who is looking a new gate for the first time … Or … Do you want someone who speaks English.
Thought so.
Laws never cover everything, but in this case, they should be covering voter rights, driver’s lic., zoning forms and day to day activities in this country. It is time … High time … we all get on the same page about this issue. This country has been around over 230 years, and it was all done on ONE LANGUAGE and that is the bottom line, that is where the rubber meets the road.
Washington needs to wake up and smell the coffee. Thirty states are now saying … We want this. 19 others have pending legislation; it is time to do something about this.
Enjoy your Fourth of July, they may be numbered “Amigo’s.”
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Don,
I know what where you’re coming from on this issue.
Obviously here in the UK we do speak English – but I’ve begun to notice that many official documents are beginning to appear with translation (in various languages) as well as the written English. it’s considered not politically correct to fail to do so. It’s all down to the mass immigration that we are experiencing.
Also, I’ve noticed in hospitals and schools it is not now unusual to have nurses, doctors and teachers who BARELY speak English. Last time I went for a follow up appointment for my cancer – I could barely understand a word the foreign doctor said. I found this quite distressing – I asked him several times to repeat what he was saying and he started to sound annoyed – so I gave up.
I’m not racist, but I do feel I have the right to be understood by officials in my own country. I’m with you on this one.
Jan.
We have a problem with it in America and it needs to be addressed, as to whether it will be or not, is anyone’s guess. The politician’s have a bad habit of pandering to the masses to get votes, and what is right or wrong, seldom enters into it any longer.
My primary care giver which is a fancy name for “doctor.” Retired last year and as I have no choice I got who they assigned, some guy named Dr. Lou (“Low”) from some place in Asia, never could understand where it was that he was from if you want to know the truth. I too, experienced the same things you are talking about with my initial meeting with him.
From what I gather, the language issues are far worse in Europe than they are here. I don’t believe it is being racist in any shape, form or manner. If I go to Mexico am I to find a large percentage of the population speaking English, will the signage be in MY native tongue, I don’t think so.
DS
Comment by Author — July 4, 2008 @ 10:49 AM