tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696461118314848250.post3881499113050793264..comments2023-11-02T09:09:33.735-04:00Comments on RLMDEAF: Will the ASL Be the Next Target?RLMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944804788920891331noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696461118314848250.post-19336015831677962352010-05-01T19:28:22.250-04:002010-05-01T19:28:22.250-04:00David:
I realize English is not the "officia...David:<br /><br />I realize English is not the "official" language of the US per law, however, let's be realistic...it IS the language of the US, no matter how you look at it. I happen to support this initiative. I'm not saying get rid of other languages, I'm saying that if you are going to live here, and work here, and drive here, you should learn English well enough to function here as well in those areas. If a private entity wants to also offer other language signage, that is fine. But for official things such as becoming a naturalized citizen, getting your license, etc., immigrants should learn English well enough to get by.<br /><br />EddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696461118314848250.post-30598099779197718462010-04-30T14:49:40.020-04:002010-04-30T14:49:40.020-04:00To Eddie
As you may know, the US government does ...To Eddie<br /><br />As you may know, the US government does not have recognized English as the official language.. Recently, some US States passed the official language laws that recognize English.David Ennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761228530849421529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7696461118314848250.post-51470842788038950852010-04-28T22:21:38.983-04:002010-04-28T22:21:38.983-04:00Robert:
Nowhere did he say he hates foreign langu...Robert:<br /><br />Nowhere did he say he hates foreign languages, he said that English is the language of the US, and that people coming here, if they want driver's licenses, etc., need to learn the language. He is correct, because the street signs are all in ENGLISH, not in Russian, Spanish, Pashto, German, French, etc., ENGLISH. As a matter of fact, English is the official language or one of the official languages in 55 different countries of the world, followed by French. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_official_languages)<br /><br />Running around trying to stir up a sh*t storm by wondering if ASL is the next "target" is a Chicken Little, "sky is falling" ruse you tend to use a lot to get people stirred up unnecessarily. You use ASL, but also write in English. You understand English, and most ASL users have at least a rudimentary, basic understanding of the English language. The two can go hand in hand.<br /><br />Please stop trying to stir up trouble, this was focused on one issue: obtaining driver's licenses in Alabama. That's it. He wants the test to be only in English. He's not saying that ASL interpreters can not be provided in oral exams, he's simply talking about the printed tests, and his desire for them to be only in English.<br /><br />Eddie (ThumpaFlash)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com