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whyismynametom
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I get mad when i see Spanish subtitles on boxes or a Spanish news channel, i wonder how far is to far. I do not hate immigrants but i demand them to learn English if they come here. here are my reasons.
#1. If Spanish is on a cereal box why isn't everyone language known to man, not every one speaks English or Spanish in America.
#2. A country needs a dominant language to be successful and and to unite everyone in a way.
#3. Language should be like currency, you should have one main one, not a bunch.

i do not think people should only know English, i encourage learning other languages, but putting multiple languages on all items can lead to problems, and possible decrease communication in the USA.

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GreatestSoloEver
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Should Imagrants learn English?


Should you learn English?
whyismynametom
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whyismynametom
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Should you learn English?

I know English, whats your point?
Kyouzou
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Should you learn English?


LOL I think that's what most everyone's pointed out so far...
killersquirrel1488
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Not that I don't hate other cultures, but I get really annoyed when people start talking in Spanish (and occasionally Vietnamese) at my school. I think English should be our official language because it's everywhere in America, and we shouldn't have to cater to those who don't bother learning our language.

whyismynametom
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Not that I don't hate other cultures, but I get really annoyed when people start talking in Spanish (and occasionally Vietnamese) at my school. I think English should be our official language because it's everywhere in America, and we shouldn't have to cater to those who don't bother learning our language.

being by lingual is good, is it the only language the speak?
Drace
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I think English should be our official language because it's everywhere in America, and we shouldn't have to cater to those who don't bother learning our language.


Why the hell should they speak "your" language.

The US took away California, Texas, and some other areas from Mexico anyway. If you want to get patriotic about it, this isn't even US land.
Tiger20g
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If you're going to come to America thinking to become rich then at least learn the frekin language or you're going to get no where in the country

deserteagle
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you're going to get no where in the country


But you can. Many businesses cater to ethnic groups. Chances are, you can order a taco in Spanish, receive decent medical attention, etc...


Also you can vote without knowing very much English.
sgtpeppers508
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I demand that you learn cherokee.


xkcd ftw!!!!
sgtpeppers508
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BTW, English is the second most common language due to the 2 billion people who all speak chinese in China.


Yes, and everyone who thinks otherwise is flat out wrong
PanzerTank
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But English is the worlds first language.

PanzerTank
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By that I meant English in many countries is the first language or second language.

Sarthra21
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First off, learn how to spell immigrants.
Secondly no, they shouldn't. You should learn Spanish or German or whatever the hell the person speaks.

roman291
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Secondly no, they shouldn't. You should learn Spanish or German or whatever the hell the person speaks.


Why should he learn Spanish or German in America? Doesn't USA speak English? Why should anyone learn the language of an immigrant? Not to be offensive but isn't it the immigrants' job to learn the language of the host country?
Krizaz
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Imagrants


I think Americans should learn english first.

Immigrants.

Caucasians will be the minority in a few decades, so America will be a Spanish Speaking country, possibly. Which is why it's a good idea to take a spanish class.
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