I Thought This Was Funny...

[Lord Jim]

Perry Indicates Support for English as National Language
Governor agrees with a voter who raises topic at Iowa forum.

By Rebecca Kaplan
Updated: December 30, 2011 | 9:16 p.m.
December 30, 2011 | 9:15 p.m.

MASON CITY, Iowa – Texas Gov. Rick Perry suggested Friday he would support the implementation of English as the national language while answering questions at a Cerro Gordo County GOP fundraiser.

“I’d like to see English made the official language of the government of this country,” said a man who stood up during the question-and-answer portion of the event and expressed frustration with the fact that directions on store products are written in multiple languages.

“That is a statement that’s not a question, and I can agree with it,” Perry responded

http://nationaljournal.com/2012-preside ... e-20111230

I happen to agree with Perry on this, but what struck me as funny was this...

It seems to me the proposal would carry a lot more weight if it came from someone who actually demonstrated a proficiency in the English language himself....

[rubato]

English is the defacto language of the United States. Proclaiming it to be so makes no beneficial change at all.

yrs,
rubato

[Joe Guy]

English should be mandatory for all to learn here in the U S of A.

As a great man once said, "Rarely is the question asked, 'Is our children learning?'"