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Did you know there is ACTUALLY a bill in Congress that, if voted on, will make English our official language?
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Did you know there is ACTUALLY a bill in Congress that, if voted on, will make English our official language?

If you click on the site below and type in HR 997, you will see what's going on in Congress...and perhaps you will want to take a few moments to write your Congressmen.

Saw this on an earlier answer....be informed, America!

HR 997 is a Bill to declare English the official language.

HR997 English Language Unity Act of 2005 at link bellow
Source(s):
http://thomas.loc.gov/


    




stillstanding
Awesome job for posting this. I was actually searching the internet yesterday for info on this, and couldn't find anything telling me whether or not this was actually in Congress yet. And I appreciate your tact to post this as a fairly unbiased question, so more people would be willing to click and see what is being said.


spolie
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It should be our official language. For years people have adapted to learning the English language before it was ever the official language. I, for one, hope the bill passes. Mind you, I have immigrants in my family from other countries that are non-English speaking.


sufi_lindz
I thought it already was!!


stigma138
Good, you should have to know it to live here.


Chris C
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That would be wonderful!


One Big Daddy
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I'm all over that one, Thank you.


bubbles26
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I do think English needs to be made United States official language soon.


Guess Who?!!
I am for it! What should the official language be? Swahili?


Kitou.Shinri
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It would be about time.


kfaulk211
I would not expect it to pass. This is a nation of many different cultures; to declare an official language would be spitting in our founding fathers' faces. We welcome everyone (legally).

I do agree that English should be the predominant language, however it should not be "official."


Pia
I am sure our Native Americans would have appreciated the same choice


oneidmnstr
It should have been years ago.But you know our politically correct government witt shoot it down.


ItsJustMe
This comes up every year, and I really hope it will pass this time.


joe
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America has no offical language we speak whatever the majrty of the people here speak. The same reson English is the first langauge languge and Christmas is an offical holiday ( the majorty of Amricans are English speaking Christans) spanish may become our new first languge. The only reson to make English the offical languge is to appese us white people who are scared of losing our majority.


Mendi8a
maybe i will take the time to tell him about all the people that do NOT want English to be our official language...and do not want or need an OFFICIAL language.


j H
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Yes.. but even passing.. it won't make much difference.

I'm more worried about enforcing the immigration laws.


BabiFashionFaSho
and u would know that now wouldnt u. some people really dont care!


Niecy
ok its from 2005, whats going on with the bill?

i'm all for it, but they sure take their time getting things done.


WOLFGANG
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ABOUT TIME!!!!
see below

http://usawakeup.org/HowToDestroyAmerica.htm


Bistro
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yes, I am familiar with it. so what, shouldnt it be?

borders, language, culture. without it you dont have a country.


angelinamaddox3
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I can't wait! We will save so much money not having to translate the law books, or voters pamphlets, or anything else into other languages. Maybe then you won't have to learn spanish to get a job then. They will finally be required to learn English. Thank you for letting us know!


princess_29_71
That's how it should have been all along.

Thank you.....


truckman
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As it should be,i bet if you went to mexico,and said to the mexican people you must learn English to be able to communicate with me they simply beat you ,and leave you lying on the street while they walk away with your belongings.


jfahd
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they do this every year.


ddrorangeman
The majority of america already speaks english, so it's about time they made it our offical language


Texas_Aggie95
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Que?


Corky
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What other language would you prefer?


TRUTHSEEKER
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THIS IS GREAT. I PERSONA LY AM TIRED OF GOING INTO A BUISNESS OR RESTROOM IN AMERICA, AND SEEING EVERY THING IN SPANISH. IT'S GOTTEN RETICULES. I HOPE IT GETS PASSED. AND THEY CAN'T COME TO THIS COUNTRY IF THEY DO NOT KNOW ENGLISH. THANKS FOR THE INFO.


Linda D
Seems a bit ridiculous. Every nationality who migrated here was always able to change to the English Language. Why do the Mexicans think they are special and don't have to change? If we demand they obey our rules then I guess speaking only English must be in the rules also. My analogy; if you don't like the language, of a country where you want to live, then don't go there.


bulabate
BOO-YA why did it take 230 years to happen , Does this mean if the status que stay in power we might stop immigration in 2206!


«»RUBY«»
That is great to know! Thanks for the info, Mimi!
It should be our official language and I believe the bill will be passed.





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