I Thought This Was Funny...
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:41 pm
http://nationaljournal.com/2012-preside ... e-20111230Perry 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
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....