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- Thus, any legislature officiating English as the national language would be not only counteractive to national unity, but also inherently exclusive and discriminatory. This nation champions diversity and cultural acceptance; the mere existence of official language legislation would run contrary to our nation's ideals, values, and Constitution.
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Mar 26, 2019 · March 26, 2019. The United States is one of a few nations in the world to have no official language designated. While the Constitution gives no reason for this, many reasons have been suggested by experts. Several bills have been introduced in Congress to designate English as the national language in the United States, but none have ever been ...
Declaring English the official language is essential and beneficial for the U.S. government and its citizens. Official English unites Americans, who speak more than 322 languages (2000, U.S. Census), by providing a common means of communication; it encourages immigrants to learn English in order to use government services and participate.
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Dec 31, 2014 · NEW YORK, April 13, 2013 — The United States, contrary to popular belief, has no official language. Federal legislators have proposed laws to make English the official business language...
May 20, 2018 · In fact, the US has no official language. “The Founding Fathers didn’t see a need to declare one,” Dr. Wayne Wright, a professor of language and literacy at Purdue University, told CNN....
Jan 24, 2010 · The English language shall be the official language of the United States. As the official language, the English language shall be used for all public acts including every order, resolution, vote, or election, and for all records and judicial proceedings of the Government of the United States and the governments of the several States.
Feb 1, 2017 · When it comes to language, how people view the connection between English and citizenship can be strongly influenced by education, age and faith, the researchers say. Among people 50 or older,...
May 28, 2006 · May 28, 20069:22 AM ET. Heard on Weekend Edition Sunday. By. Daniel Schorr. Listen. History tells us the movement to make English the official national language of the United States is...
