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Originally posted by kstar
Check the Treaty of Guadelupe Hidalgo, which basically states that we cannot inact a law that will supress the culture of the people of the land that treaty granted us. Thus, we cannot enact an official language.
Then check the constitution about treaties.
Tada, no official language.
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I'm glad amending these sorts of documents is impossible - hence the word 'never' being the point I'm addressing.
Additionally, the cites I'm finding for this document don't mention culture - instead, they mention protection for property and civil rights of the Mexicans inside the Texas/AZ/NM borders . . . I don't have time to scan the full text, but maybe you can help me? It's an interesting provision, but again you claim it "basically" says that - I'm honestly not trying to play semantic/semiotic games here, but it seems like a national language would certainly be possible, even if improbable.
-RC
--You voted last year, right?