We, the sensible people of the United States,...

[Carver]

Originally posted by Oerdin
You find the idea of a national language to be disturbing? So 90% of the world disturbs you?

Many countries have multiple national languages.

Like the original post said, you don't have the right to not be offended; if someone speaking a different language offends you... too bad.

[Carver]

And, of course, the US has no official language, thus people may use any language they like.

[Japher]

Like the original post said, you don't have the right to not be offended; if someone speaking a different language offends you... too bad.

Yeah, that would all be nice and all, but I know that in the field I work in if we allowed people to speak any language we wanted everyone would go broke, nothing would get done, and people would most likely die... too bad.

[SlowwHand]

I don't know why anyone finds "X" disturbing.

If I go to live in France, which I wouldn't, I would expect I'd need to learn French.
Maybe not, since English is the most commonly used language in the world; in which case, why the HELL would anyone find "X" disturbing?

[D' Artagnan]

Why learn another language if ppl understand it perfectly (ie Spanish in Miami, southern california, etc) ?

Heck, even some ads are in Spanish in NY

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by SlowwHand
If I go to live in France, which I wouldn't, I would expect I'd need to learn French.

For your everyday interactions, you could do with English (you'd have to end with your Texan accent though, or nobody would understand you) as many Frenchmen can understand and articulate some English.
For administrations, you'd be screwed. French is the only language allowed in administrations, which is quite specific to here. We are pretty tight-asses when it comes to language.

[Whaleboy]

Wow slow, for the most part, I actually like it (the non-deliberately contentious parts)... you been reading my stuff havent you !

[Dinner]

Originally posted by Carver
Many countries have multiple national languages.

Like the original post said, you don't have the right to not be offended; if someone speaking a different language offends you... too bad.

Carver, do you ever read other people's posts before you respond? Because if you did you would find that I never said anything offends me. On the contrary another poster said he was disturbed by the idea of a national language so maybe you should point your lecture at him.

[Japher]

I think everyone should speak gibberish... That way no one will understand what the other person is saying we would then have an excellent excuse why we can't cope as a society...

[Lancer]

English is the only civilized language. I hope to learn it one day.

[GePap]

While I disagree with several of them, nicely written (save perhaps X). Is the "old" Sloww returning?

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Lancer
English is the only civilized language. I hope to learn it one day.

Yes.

And I have to say.....Chinese is a very barbaric language.

100,000+ PICTURES?! Ugh.

[Velociryx]

I hate you Tass!

-=Vel=-

EDIT: Beat you to it that time!

[ajbera]

Sloww. I think I'll send this to my liberal pals.

I even agree with X, though I would rephrase it:

X: English is the dominant language of this country, and you should make every effort to learn it to facilitate your ability to live here more easily. You have the right not to learn English, but you do not have the right to demand the rest of the English-speaking nation understand you, hire you even if you can't communicate with anyone, or take the time and effort to comprehend what it is you're trying to say.

Communication is the cornerstone of civilization; the clearer and more direct the communication, the better the function of civilization.

[MrFun]

I found it humurous, even though I don't agree with all of it.

There's nothing like good ol' fashioned red-neck, Johnny Reb humour every now and then.