Posted on 01/05/2006 4:34:01 PM PST by SandRat
I think that many Americans get all upset over immigrants who don't speak English. So they just think 'we speak English, dammit'.
The same people would easily understand the value of knowing multiple computer languages or software packages. How is it any different to know another language?
I have been blessed with so much good due to the 2 other languages I've studied, Spanish and Russian. You just can't believe the doors it opens up to you to be able to communicate with the rest of the world. And it enables you to tell them how it really is, so they won't have to just depend on Pravda or the New York Times ;)
I love how many on this thread want everyone to speak English, even if they are merely visiting.
I fully support making English the official language of the U.S. I also think that American schools need to push foreign languages, hopefully using them to replace gym class or music appreciation.
How does one say "Gosh" in Arabic?
"When I took night classes in the 'critical language program' they were defined as Arabic, Brazilian, Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Swahili, and, Russian."
Hmm. I speak Japanese pretty well. Wonder if anybody's trying to find me to give me a job.
"If I need a translator, I'll hire one."
The problem can be finding one that you're sure is on your side.
"Math and Science first....language is nice...but not at the expense of, or without, the three R's and and Science for crying out loud."
It shouldn't have to be an either/or proposition. Quite often the kids who are good at math and the kids who are good at language are two different sets of kids.
That is exactly the problem. I'm going to be really politically incorrect here, because I can. If all the Arabic translators you have are Muslims, you are in deep and murky waters. Think about it.
Selle nuestras fronteras y se olvida el programa de huésped-trabajador, Sr. Presidente.
With all the Japanese-owned corporations out there, I would think that knowing passable Japanese would get you into the affirmative action program.
Can we persuade the Hebrides to declare war in order to get Gaìdhlig on the list?
Correct...However, The world has recognized the United States as the leader of the world, in any given area...The 'World' has chosen to learn the English language to communicate with us, to do business with us, to be like us...
Obviously, George is doing everything he can to change the position we have held thru out recent history...George is working on reducing the stature of the US to turn us into a 'state' of the world (The NEW World Order)...On equal footing with 'states' like Somalia, Equador, etc...
Thanks, but no thanks...
You got it all wrong. Knowing other languages is power, man. Either you know, or you wonder.
Salga el infierno!
OK, I've got Russian Pimsleur I've started with. I'll get on it.
Ping. I think they have a huge pool of untapped linguists. Don't you?
Bismillah
Time for him to sign a new "Education" Bill, written by Fatboy Kennedy.
"I get more fed up with this globalist everyday."
I think more people are finally realizing that his entire goal is for the NWO, as he and his daddy both have stated many times. There are many FReepers here that will attack you for stating the facts about Bush's real agenda.
Keep up the good work........
Most of the posters are clueless. Maybe they think intercepted traffic is always in English.
Tip off by venividivici.
May I ask where your tag line came from? A few years back my brother's Voice of the People letter was published in The N.Y. Daily News as he used the exact same phrase.
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