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Old 01-05-2003, 02:24 PM
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Originally posted by ClassyLady
I don't think that people coming to America should have to be able to speak English. Sure, speaking English would make life easier for English and non-English speakers alike, but I don't think that should be a requirement. If anything, in my opinion, Americans should be taught from an early age to speak more than just English. There are many foreign countries where the citizens speak at least two languages.

Sometimes Americans feel like the whole world should cater to them. Americans in foreign countries will still catch an attitude if someone does not speak English. Americans will go abroad and instead of trying to learn the country's native tongue, will only seek out those who speak English.
I agree with you ClassyLady.
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