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Yes, I'm "listening". I'm going to be quite frank, your post isn't good. In fact, it poorly illustrates your argument.
1) Richard Lamm did not accurately cite examples of how, as he put it, multiculturalism is destroying America. He neglected the fact that the fastest growing metros in the nation are so-called multicultural. He did not include the fact that the richest and safest city in the nation, San Jose, has nearly 40% of its residents being born in another country. There are numerous examples of how multiculturalism works.
2) Kant lived in a time of ridiculous notions of culture, race, and language. Much of what we know from that time has been debunked.
3) Canada may not know "who" it is, but it sure consistently tops the lists of the most livable countries in the world. Vancouver, the most multiracial city in Canada, was also the most livable city in the world...again.
4) Egypt and Tunisia are proving this one wrong. Resources cause conflicts. The lack of resources is the main cause of conflicts. Divisions only occur when there is a dearth of resources. Otherwise we would expect Switzerland to have been completely obliterated by constant internal strife.
5) Yes, Belgium and Canada are mired in strife. Really?
Yes, I'm "listening". I'm going to be quite frank, your post isn't good. In fact, it poorly illustrates your argument.
1) Richard Lamm did not accurately cite examples of how, as he put it, multiculturalism is destroying America. He neglected the fact that the fastest growing metros in the nation are so-called multicultural. He did not include the fact that the richest and safest city in the nation, San Jose, has nearly 40% of its residents being born in another country. There are numerous examples of how multiculturalism works.
2) Kant lived in a time of ridiculous notions of culture, race, and language. Much of what we know from that time has been debunked.
3) Canada may not know "who" it is, but it sure consistently tops the lists of the most livable countries in the world. Vancouver, the most multiracial city in Canada, was also the most livable city in the world...again.
4) Egypt and Tunisia are proving this one wrong. Resources cause conflicts. The lack of resources is the main cause of conflicts. Divisions only occur when there is a dearth of resources. Otherwise we would expect Switzerland to have been completely obliterated by constant internal strife.
5) Yes, Belgium and Canada are mired in strife. Really?
You still don't get it, nor have you proved otherwise.
Today, we see entire cities separated by ethnic tribes that refuse to speak English or assimilate into the American way of life.
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We face accelerating dangerous precedents that not only separate us linguistically, but cause animosities that cannot be solved just because we’re all Americans
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One look at what’s happening to Europe should make anyone tremble on many levels.
My previous reply is things you can see on the news every night.
There is constant Conflict when there are two or more competing languages.
Canada is great example of divide as well a the middle east.
Many cities are becoming balkanize in the U.S. soon the Country looses its Nationality if we don't unite it with one of the single most important elements our language.
Religion & language are the main causes of conflict
Yes, I'm "listening". I'm going to be quite frank, your post isn't good. In fact, it poorly illustrates your argument.
1) Richard Lamm did not accurately cite examples of how, as he put it, multiculturalism is destroying America. He neglected the fact that the fastest growing metros in the nation are so-called multicultural. He did not include the fact that the richest and safest city in the nation, San Jose, has nearly 40% of its residents being born in another country. There are numerous examples of how multiculturalism works.
2) Kant lived in a time of ridiculous notions of culture, race, and language. Much of what we know from that time has been debunked.
3) Canada may not know "who" it is, but it sure consistently tops the lists of the most livable countries in the world. Vancouver, the most multiracial city in Canada, was also the most livable city in the world...again.
4) Egypt and Tunisia are proving this one wrong. Resources cause conflicts. The lack of resources is the main cause of conflicts. Divisions only occur when there is a dearth of resources. Otherwise we would expect Switzerland to have been completely obliterated by constant internal strife.
5) Yes, Belgium and Canada are mired in strife. Really?
These quotes are facts
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A nation needs a common language as it needs a common currency,” said Governor Richard D. Lamm of Colorado
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The great philosopher Kant said, “The two great dividers are religion and language.
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Canada doesn’t know ‘who’ it is with 12 distinct languages and cultures now emerging from its relentless immigration policy.
At a fair this year, one Pakistani immigrant told a Canadian, “This isn’t Canada anymore; it’s a world country.” In other words, Canada has displaced itself out of its own culture, identity and language. In order to protect its culture and language, Quebec will only invite those who speak French and share their culture.
Wherever you see conflict in the world today, you see competing religions, cultures and languages. Any country may possess different cultures and religions, but once a country cannot communicate in one single language, it cannot continue its existence as a cohesive entity.
London, England boasts two separate ‘cities’—the British inhabit one part of London and middle eastern immigrants inhabit the other. Two cultures, two languages, two different religions—total separation.
Multiple languages balkanize any country. Seymour Martin Lipset said, “The histories of bi-lingual and bi-cultural societies that do not assimilate are histories of turmoil, tension and tragedy.”
Look at French Canada and English Canada. Their battle continues to this day. “Belgium, Malaysia, Lebanon—all face crises of national existence in which minorities press for autonomy, if not independence,”
You still don't get it, nor have you proved otherwise.
Today, we see entire cities separated by ethnic tribes that refuse to speak English or assimilate into the American way of life.
My previous reply is things you can see on the news every night.
There is constant Conflict when there are two or more competing languages.
Canada is great example of divide as well a the middle east.
Many cities are becoming balkanize in the U.S. soon the Country looses its Nationality if we don't unite it with one of the single most important elements our language.
Religion & language are the main causes of conflict
Putting random quotations of OPINIONS are not facts. LACK of resources is the main cause of conflict. Consider why is it that most wars occur in the third world. Lack of resources (wealth). Why isn't Canada at war with itself? Why are Belgium, Switzerland, the US, France, Spain, the UK not in constant conflict? They are wealthy nations. There are enough resources. These nations do not have a universal language. The Korean peninsula is unified in language and religion, yet it's divided.
Citing that Canada has a better standard of living on every measure is a fact. It's measurable. It's not an opinion. Fact: Canada and Belgium have lower crime rates. Fact: Canada and Belgium have a smaller wealth gap. Fact: Canada and Belgium have better education systems. Fact: Canada and Belgium have better healthcare. Canada is not the middle east.
What we see in newer cities is more residential integration and more cross cultural exchanges.
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It is about time.
We can finally get rid of all of those other languages on my signs, roads, phones, groceries, electronics etc.
Like that stupid metric system. It'll never catch on.
P.S. Latinos will be the majority in 50 years. So this question is moot, isn't it?
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I don't think you can legislate for language. The French tried it for years in an attempt to keep anglicisms out of their language and it was an abject failure.
Everything I mentioned and quoted for you, you can turn on the TV and see for yourself.
Why not go to California. It is a lot of tension between Black Americans and Mexicans.
Currently there is a lot of tension of Americans Pressing 1 for English.
Having competing languages divides us and segregates people and things.
Try going to Europe or the middle East or even Canada
How would making America " english only" change this fact. Even if Federal Governmetal sites were made to be English only. States would still be able to choose any other languages for state business.
Not to mention, no private enterprise or business could be forced to adhere to an English only policy to do business.
I'm French, and honestly I don't understand why English isn't the official language of the USA, total non-sense...I like Spanish (and Russian lol) but Americans speak mainly English (I love it), so...
How would making America " english only" change this fact. Even if Federal Governmetal sites were made to be English only. States would still be able to choose any other languages for state business.
Not to mention, no private enterprise or business could be forced to adhere to an English only policy to do business.
Are you suggesting a language war?
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