Originally posted by LittleBill on Saturday, February 24, 2007
See Cynthia Tucker,
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on 02/14/07
7 comments:
LittleBill said . . .
I had to take three years of Latin and at least one year of two other languages to get into college. One of the advantages of those reqired classes is that I don't say "newcueler".
February 24, 2007
an average patriot said . . .
little bill
I really don't know how I feel about english only but I don't like having to press one for english or two for Spanish or that signs everywhere seem to be in Spanish too now.
You should keep your native language and heritage but I think you should also make an effort to learn ours.
My American Indian heritage has been totally wiped out and I can't say I agree with it but rather that I accept it.
February 24, 2007
an average patriot said . . .
little bill
I forgot to tell you I just can't get enough of looking at that picture of little bill and Mercury. Give Mercury a hug for me!
February 24, 2007
GetaLife-ReadUrNews said . . .
I don't care about signs, just that English proficiency be expected of any naturalized citizen. If you were born here, like the Average American Patriot here, or Bush, we lower our standards.....
February 24, 2007
LittleBill said . . .
I haven't traveled much outside of the US, only to Mexico and Jamaica, years ago. But it has been my impression that when many Americans go to foreign lands, they expect the people there to be able to speak English.
Also, languages were very hard for me to begin with, and I can imagine that it is very difficult for people with little education who come here and do hard physical labor all day may find it hard to find the time or energy to take classes in English.
February 25, 2007
an average patriot said . . .
little bill
I have to agree with you there but then again Americans as visitors expect others to know English but if we went to another country to live then it would be commensurate upon us to learn thast language.
Personally like you I am no good at other languages and I prefer to stay right here.
February 25, 2007
pekka said . . .
Intresting comments here!
English has really become de facto business language of the world. All the multi national companies back home use English as the working language. A few Americans who desire to learn the language of the natives are persuaded not to do so by people not willing to listen their strugle with it. Thus, those Americans claim, never having a change to learn the language.
I personally prefere, if any way possible, a person living permanently in another country to learn the local language. This guarantees him/her richer and more inclusive life in their adopted countries.
February 26, 2007
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