OMG, Really?

i agree with the whole this is america speak english thing!

but,honestly! you dont have to be all rude and stuff about it.

Geographically speaking, 'America' is comprised of the Americas (North, South & Central), last time I checked, the predominant language in Central & South America is Spanish. 

Also, if you really want English only, then there will be a ton of names that will have to be changed since many of our states, cities, counties, streets, and so on, have Spanish names, i.e., California, Florida, Los Angeles, and so on... Also, our U.S. government is full of Latin terminology, for example, 'ignorantia juris non excusat' 

BTW- Louisiana is a French name.

Lastly, the English language derives mostly of German influence and is a relatively new language compared to ones that have existed for generations.

Sadly, we are a country that in its attempt to display Patriotism, has forgotten that we truly are a melting pot of multiple languages and cultures. I do not deny the need for uniformity in a common language for the handling of legal and business matters, but to impose a one language rule to its population is absurd and backward.  We are one of the very few countries where learning a second language is given little or no importance, when other countries strive towards learning English to communicate more effectively in business and government issues. 

By the way, I am not Latina, yet I am bilingual and I speak, read and write fluently in Spanish.  My husband has difficulty speaking in English NOT for lack of trying, he simply does not have the gift of language.  He and I speak Spanish in front of anyone, anywhere, anytime... I translate only if the situation applies, otherwise, those trying to be nosy can KMA. 

One more thing, not everyone is adept or gifted at learning a second, or multiple, languages. Just like many high school graduates cannot compose a simple sentence even though their only language, English. Maybe they should go back to school to learn their language.

Oy! Typing on an iPhone after 2 in the morning = many typos & grammatical errors!

Best get some sleep! *yawn*

This is what I do believe......we can't control what others do, we may not like what others do, it stinks what others may do....what we can do is treat others with kindness, respect and understanding. One wonders what has happened to the aggressor for them to behave in this way????? ....I have been bullied my whole life and now I just let the bullies do their thing and I don't let their words or actions penetrate my shield, it's their own problem. They can say or think what they want to about me, it's their opinion, nothing more, means nothing to me. There's a lot of toxic, negativity in our world, I have to let it go. But no, it's not right.

wow, I guess it happens everywhere....people take life too serious. The woman actually said she would pray for them when she got home, lol :noway:

No it doesn't. We don't do this kind of **** in Canada.

Except not the part of Canada I have lived in. Who knows about those weirdos on the East Coast :laugh:

I've lived from coast to coast to coast in Canada and I'm afraid we do have that kind of intolerance. Luckily, these rude individuals are the exception, not the rule.