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Senate Gets a Spine: English Should Be National Language |
2006-05-18 |
The Senate has agreed to the Inhofe Amendment by a vote of 63-34. "Another quick post to let you know that I am co-sponsoring Senator InhofeÂ’s amendment to declare English as the national language of the United States. This amendment also makes English is the default language for government communication and redesigns the naturalization exam. The newly designed naturalization exam would require the following citizenship test goals: Demonstrating sufficient understanding of English for usage in everyday life; Understanding of common values; Understanding American history; Attachment to the Constitution Understanding the rights and responsibilities of citizenship We are - and will always be - a proud nation of immigrants. We welcome those who wish to become part of the American tradition. But immigration requires - to a certain extent - assimilation. And the simple fact is, the English language is the common thread that weaves our society together, and all U.S. citizens should learn it. For me, this is a matter of principle, and on matters of principle there should be no compromise. That is why I stand with my friend and colleague Senator Inhofe, and cosponsor his amendment that here in the United States of America, English is our national language. I hope you will stand with us in supporting this amendment. I hope you will stand with us in declaring that this is a matter of national pride upon which we should all agree. To learn about other amendments strengthening the border security and immigration reform legislation on the Senate floor, click here and listen to my new podcast." Written by Bill Frist, M.D. |
Posted by:Frank G |
#12 Yeah, this is good for a start. However, I watched CSPAN2 tonight and watched that miserable fuck Hagel try to do the old end around w/the temporary guest worker program he and Kennedy/McCain are behind - anything that fat shit bird Kennedy puts his meaty fingers on is already suspect in my book. OTOH, Sen Kyl (R-AZ) was good to go, wish he was my guy vice Levin/Stabbanow. |
Posted by: Broadhead6 2006-05-18 22:46 |
#11 No spine in Illinois, so I wrote to Tom Tancredo, who will stand up for right principles, I think. |
Posted by: Jules 2006-05-18 22:42 |
#10 Don't hold your breath, Congress must agree. Time to email our congress and tell them to support this when it gets to the house. |
Posted by: 49 Pan 2006-05-18 22:24 |
#9 Thank you, Senators Inhofe and Frist, for this Amendment. |
Posted by: Jules 2006-05-18 21:58 |
#8 Non, non, sacre bleu'!? * "DEFAULT" > iff I were to guesstimate, I would say it infers ENGLISH will be, or should be, the language of any and all Public Sector documentations and transactions, to include current or archival computer-based docs or recordations. While local Govs or voting districts may vote/elect to have public docs in languages other than English, NOTHING will be held legally legit by the Local-State-Feds, solely or jointly, unless it has a backup English translation(s). |
Posted by: JosephMendiola 2006-05-18 21:43 |
#7 Que? |
Posted by: Rico 2006-05-18 21:38 |
#6 mealy mouth term = needs to be clarified in house-senate conference |
Posted by: Frank G 2006-05-18 21:32 |
#5 Just what the f does "default" mean...that is not the same as "mandatory" for government communication. |
Posted by: mjh 2006-05-18 21:26 |
#4 The guy on the left, I assume, is searching for his pecker. |
Posted by: Snump Ebbons4287 2006-05-18 21:18 |
#3 Very nice, now how 'bout securing the border and enforcing our immigration laws. NO AMNESTY. |
Posted by: DMFD 2006-05-18 20:37 |
#2 This is a nice gesture, but it is still attached to a pile of horsemanure. |
Posted by: RWV 2006-05-18 20:04 |
#1 Wake me up when they make bi-lingual bvallots illegal. |
Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2006-05-18 20:02 |