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Johnj · 05-19-2005, 05:07 PM

[quote:0c12c]If we ever declare English as the official language of the country, then I'd agree that immigrants should have to learn the language. Until then, I don't believe forcing English upon anyone is a very prudent move. That said, I don’t think we should ever declare an official language. Not only does it go against the founding principles of this country, it also would promote the trend of globalization. Many of you who claim immigrants “ruin our economy” should be concerned about the economic implications of globalization rather than Mexicans “stealing” US jobs.[/quote:0c12c]

I believe your point would Balkanize this country more than help it. Americas strength is that it is a melting pot. People from different cultures come here and assimilate into our population. Parts of the different cultures are absorbed into our culture. Language is how that assimilation occurs.

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Johnj is Offline 2nd Lieutenant Posts: 3,192 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kansas City KS	05-19-2005, 05:07 PM [quote:0c12c]If we ever declare English as the official language of the country, then I'd agree that immigrants should have to learn the language. Until then, I don't believe forcing English upon anyone is a very prudent move. That said, I don’t think we should ever declare an official language. Not only does it go against the founding principles of this country, it also would promote the trend of globalization. Many of you who claim immigrants “ruin our economy” should be concerned about the economic implications of globalization rather than Mexicans “stealing” US jobs.[/quote:0c12c] I believe your point would Balkanize this country more than help it. Americas strength is that it is a melting pot. People from different cultures come here and assimilate into our population. Parts of the different cultures are absorbed into our culture. Language is how that assimilation occurs. Practicing the dark art of turn signal usage since 1976.