Issue: National Language

Summary

English should be the official language of the United States

Position: The United States should not have an official language

The United States is meant to be a melting pot, encompassing all cultures. Manifesting an official language would disrupt this diversity.

Position: English should by the official language of the United States

Having an official language forces people to learn English, avoiding confusion, and making the country of a more unified place.

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The United States should not have an official language
English should by the official language of the United States
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Arguments in favor of The United States should not have an official language

An army of clones?
Rating: 1

It seems like our country is facing far graver and significantly more pressing issues than a national language. Yet making English the offical language of the United States has surfaced on the Republican agenda. Republican candidates ran Spanish ads in Florida, though they supported making English ... (more)

Written by Laura

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Arguments in favor of English should by the official language of the United States

Clearing confusion
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Have you ever tried to communicate and not speak the same language? The founding documents are in English. When language is translated things get lost or misunderstood. Schools, Hospital, Police, Government agency's etc. must pay more for mutli-language training. More signs, made of paper and ... (more)

Written by BlindSight

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