Should America Be English Language Only? Vote here
Do you think that people who live in this country should speak English? Go here and vote your choice:
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Should America be English language only?
Yes 72% 5514
No 28% 21700 -
I voted yes 0 -
quote:Originally posted by FrancF
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Should America be English language only?
Yes 72% 5514
No 28% 2170
BS.
I voted yes and got the same results and numbers as Franc....
Yes 72% 5514
No 28% 21700 -
Yes - 73% - 6684
No - 27% - 25040 -
I just voted yes again!
Yes 73% 6684
No 27% 2504
Total Votes: 91880 -
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Voted YES 0 -
Yes 73% 7334
No 27% 2664
That's better.0 -
YES!!!
Yes 73% 7334
No 27% 26640 -
Voted, yes they think if I vote no, it would be spanish, second langueage could be Finnish or Swedish[:D] 0 -
A-se-hi Cherokee!!! 0 -
Voted Yes.
Quick Vote
Should America be English language only?
Yes 74% 9538
No 26% 3277
Total Votes: 12815
This is not a scientific poll
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Back to the question of Should America Be English Language Only?
My answer is no to that specific question.
You are forgetting the Native Americans. Try learning to speak Native Cherokee if you want to scorch a few brain cells with knowledge.
Then head down our way and learn the fine art of speaking Hillbilly.
Once you learn Cherokee and Hillbilly you will be ready to head South a little farther for some Cajun lessons.0 -
Yes 75% 11118
No 25% 3754
Total Votes: 148720 -
I voted and Pizz on speaking anything but English[:D][}:)] 0 -
No problem with speaking languages other than English. But it should be expected that you be able to speak English if you're going to live here, and no breaks should be given those who choose not to do so. Can't read the contract or instructions? Gee, I'm sorry, that's really too bad. And, common courtesy dictates speaking English when in the presence of your fellow citizens (just as common courtesy dictates you don't whisper in front of people).
BTW, I didn't vote. As stated, I'm against English language ONLY, but I'm also against even appearing to support the idea that people in this country ought to be able to conduct business and other public affairs in any language they please. That's the problem with most polls -- they're worded in very simple terms that are fully intended to yield a pre-determined result.0 -
US only, except on reservations, which are essentially sovereign entities who should be able to decide what language and laws they want.
The term "US" should exclude any Indian reservations, as they started as land officially ceded to sovereign entities. The remaining ones should be treated as such.
All laws in the US derive their legal power from the constitution, and guess what language the supreme law of the land is in? English.
All official government business should be conducted in English.
Government schools, trials, voting, tax forms, etc. Translators should be hired at the expense of those who need them, not provided by the government.0 -
quote:Originally posted by mongrel1776
No problem with speaking languages other than English. But it should be expected that you be able to speak English if you're going to live here, and no breaks should be given those who choose not to do so. Can't read the contract or instructions? Gee, I'm sorry, that's really too bad. And, common courtesy dictates speaking English when in the presence of your fellow citizens (just as common courtesy dictates you don't whisper in front of people).
BTW, I didn't vote. As stated, I'm against English language ONLY, but I'm also against even appearing to support the idea that people in this country ought to be able to conduct business and other public affairs in any language they please. That's the problem with most polls -- they're worded in very simple terms that are fully intended to yield a pre-determined result.
To this I would add that who cares what private enterprise does but government definitely should be English only without providing any sort of interpreters courtesy of taxpayers.0 -
I just voted yes again!
I don't care how many languages you are fluent in, and dont care.
but if you live in the United States Of America you better damb well be fluent in ENGLISH!
Should America be English language only?
Yes 75% 11780
No 25% 3953
Total Votes: 157330 -
quote:Originally posted by divebomb
I just voted yes again!
I don't care how many languages you are fluent in, and dont care.
but if you live in the United States Of America you better damb well be fluent in ENGLISH!
Should America be English language only?
That's is a very incorrectly formed question. I wonder why they phrased it the way they did. Does it suggest every other language is to be outlawed?
(red - spelling, speaking of fluency)0 -
quote:Originally posted by cubslover
Yes 73% 7334
No 27% 2664
That's better.
[:)] I'm sure everyone here agrees with you cubs!0 -
Just voted-
Yes 75%
No 25%0 -
Voted yes, thought about trying to see if I could vote twice, but I would really know what Americans do think about it so I want even try? 0 -
"That's is a very incorrectly formed question."
Ain't to great of English there either sneeky.
Oh and it wasn't a question, it was a statement!
"I wonder why they phrased it the way they did."
Who's they?
It's still fluent English. I missed a few, you missed a few, were both fluent!
And just the opposite, no language should be outlawed.
but once again, if you live in the USA you need to be fluent in ENGLISH!!
If nothing else fluent enough in spoken English that you can communicate with other English speaking people of this country!0 -
I voted yes, here are the results so far...
Yes 75% 12008
No 25% 4008
Total Votes: 160160 -
Although I speak fluent English, most business I conduct in Spanish.
Voted no.
> http://edition.cnn.com/espanol/ <
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quote:Originally posted by divebomb
"That's is a very incorrectly formed question."
Ain't to great of English there either sneeky.
come again?
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Oh and it wasn't a question, it was a statement!
"Should America be English language only?"
Do a google search on "question mark" and English grammar[;)]
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"I wonder why they phrased it the way they did."
Who's they?
They in this care are those who are conducting this poll.
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It's still fluent English. I missed a few, you missed a few, were both fluent!
And just the opposite, no language should be outlawed.
but once again, if you live in the USA you need to be fluent in ENGLISH!!
If nothing else fluent enough in spoken English that you can communicate with other English speaking people of this country!
Then perhaps you can explain to me the meaning of "Should America be English language only?" ?
Anyways, I am over my annual posting quota here.0 -
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quote:Originally posted by get_involved
I think the most annoying "press numero dos" thing I heard was at 21st Century when the started speaking spanish to me. When I got a live person I canceled my insurance with them and told them I don't do business with people that are turning this country into mexico.0 -
As of my post time;
Yes 75% 12155
No 25% 4055
Total Votes: 16210
This is not a scientific poll0
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