Go English, or go home?

Gosh, I always hated talking about this topic of “English is the only right language in America.” It seems like it is premises with no conclusion. No matter what laws are passed or what congress says, a large percentage will never agree with it, or disagree with it fully. So, are people going to get punished for not speaking English in America? $700 fine or something?!? It pretty much is official, just without the title. Do we need that label? Why the hell are we worrying about this when America has so many other issues that need to be addressed?
Ha, on a much lighter note, I think it is the greatest thing when children learn two languages in their childhood. Not only do they get paid more in most occupations, but it is quite a convenient advantage. I like the statement made, “...knowing a second language encourages cross-cultural awareness and understanding.” It is so true. Hmm.. Maybe Americans should be working on another language. Here we are back to that argument. (I didn’t plan on squeezing my opinion in on this post, but I think I will.) I think it is very unethical and selfish when Americans think or say that if someone cannot speak English than they should go back to their own country. Come on America, don’t be jerks. Thinking that they want to come HERE for opportunity, to come here where ignorance and inconsiderateness is a reoccurrence in our personal (and political) life, and it being a PRIVLEGE. Put yourself in that situation. Atrocious! Then again it IS really frustrating when you cannot do your job because of a language barrier, and it’s frustrating to know that someone is asking or your help and you cannot even understand what their asking. My conclusion is, the minority should be trying because yes, they are coming to a country that can help them if the effort is put forth on both sides. But if someone is from Guatemala and they have been here for 6 years and they haven’t even bothered trying to learn any English; that creates a problem. And that goes for Americans going to other countries; anyone going anywhere. Being civilized is the purpose of humanity, so how about we all try. 