Livius mentions English only ballots. The need in recent years for multi-language ballots (that, and the Motor Voter law) is one of the reasons we in Arizona proposed and passed Propostion 200.
Posted on 12/28/2004 9:43:11 AM PST by JustAnotherSavage
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Scary. We need to push now before we have the mess like up in Canada.
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Illegal Immigrants' Cost to Government Studied
By Mary Fitzgerald
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, August 26, 2004; Page A21
A report that found that illegal immigrants in the United States cost the federal government more than $10 billion a year -- a sum it estimated would almost triple if they were given amnesty -- has drawn criticism from immigration advocacy groups.
For its report, the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington-based group that advocates tougher immigration policies, used Census Bureau figures to compare the revenue that illegal immigrants contribute through taxes with the cost of government services they use. --snip--
A report that found that illegal immigrants in the United States cost the federal government more than $10 billion a year...
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No, it costs the U.S. WORKING TAX PAYER $10B per year -- IT COSTS THE GOVERNMENT NOTHING BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT PRODUCE THE MONEY! That puts the insanity of this issue into perspective, and also shows WHY we still have the problem that the government REFUSES TO FIX.
Actually, I'm in favor of the guest worker plan, but I think one of the requirements of it should be a certain level of English proficiency - or proof of enrollment in English language classes. I don't see why we can't take advantage of this moment to get these people learning English. Some of them barely speak Spanish, btw, because they come from remote parts of Mexico where Indian languages are still spoken. So if they learned a bit of English, they'd definitely be ahead of the game, and it would certainly make things easier for people who had to deal with them.
I also think they should have mandatory (but short) courses on American history and traditions, even for guest workers who are not going to be permanent residents. Once upon a time, those things were taught in the public schools, and helped convert lot of immigrants from allegiance to their former country to allegiance to America. But I guess the left wouldn't want that, would they.
Here is a snip from part two:
The Washington politicians including the President are isolated and insulated from the average person’s experience with immigration and language. They are not affected by the illegal immigration invasion destroying the national parks or Indian reservations along the border with Mexico. They do not live next to the poor. They are protected now and in their retirement. They do not have to fear losing their job to an illegal immigrant.
Why focus on the language when there are so many other immigration issues? The reason is that if we can get English as the only official national language we can thus force the immigrant to learn English if he wants to deal with the government at any level. For example, any school district offering bi-lingual education would lose all federal funds. The federal government would not be permitted to fund any English language course except total immersion in English. If an immigrant wants a document written in his language, he has to pay for the translation, just as in Mexico. No more driver’s licenses in languages other than English. We must become stalwart when confronting the politicians. We have been reasoning with them for years. What have they done for us? Nothing! The borders remain open, the language is under assault, and the culture is being depreciated as we are told that all cultures are equal.
Flooding the politicians with letters in support of one program or another will be met with various arguments and positions to remedy one problem or another. We have to focus on one issue that is English. Getting bogged down in problems related to English usage is irrelevant. There will always be another language problem that the Spanish lobby can present as to why bi-lingualism is necessary. We don’t care about the problems individuals who come here have with our language. They came here willingly, let them learn English or leave. They have a responsibility to learn our language.
Most Americans still support English. Most Americans would agree that English should be the only national language. How long can we wait for the politicians to make English the national language? 10 percent or more of the population already speaks Spanish. In a few years that percentage could reach 20 percent. Do you think that as the number of Spanish-speaking people increases in America the politicians will listen to quiet conversations about why English should be made the national language?
Time is running against us. If we do not focus on the language we will lose the language as the Spanish invasion continues. Let us first establish English as the official national language and then go after closing the borders. We must focus on this issue and its implications for preserving the nation. Learning the English language is the first step in assimilation into the American culture. Remember this: if we lose our single language, it creates confusion, conflict, separation and finally, violence.
If immigrants are allowed to keep a foreign language they will keep a foreign culture. We have to force the school system to teach English as the national language. We cannot continue to permit schools to teach bi-lingual courses. If the immigrant knows that English and only English will be used in the schools (foreign language courses are exceptions), the immigrant will not expect to live in America without learning English.
So how do we get the Congress and the President to vote for, pass and sign English into law as the official language of the United States? Be forceful! No compromise! No discussion! No sympathy! This is America. We speak English—not Russian, Portuguese, Chinese or the other 300 languages out there. We respect those languages in their countries, but we expect English to be learned and spoken by immigrants in our country. We do not want to become a polyglot, bickering nation that can’t understand itself. We must all speak and pull in the same direction. It’s the only way this Republic will flouish.
If English is not made the official language of this country we promise to vote against every elected official from dogcatcher to president. We will vote against everyone who holds any office in any village, town, county, state, as well as any national office including the President, himself.
The mayor has nothing to do with the language issue in Washington. So what. If the mayor is threatened to lose his job because of the English issue, he will put pressure on the national politicians to pass the English bill.
The national organizations that support English as a national language need to get together in a conference to plan a national campaign so people will understand what is at stake and why they should vote against all incumbents. They have to print the lists of incumbents so the people will know whom to vote against. Work with the League of Women Voters. Publish the lists on the Internet so that everyone can print the local list and give it to others.
As Immanuel Kant once said, "Language and religion are the dividers." If we allow multiple languages into the United States of America, we shall create the Divided States of America. No one wins and we all lose.
"America has been successful because we have become one people," Governor Lamm said. "There is a social glue of a common language, a shared history, uniting symbols that tie us together. We live under a common flag, which we honor and salute. We enjoy a common currency, laws, rules, weights, measures and all things that maintain our union."
One thing they forget about some of the things such as this is that many of these language options exist because businesses want to reach foreign tourists.
Of course, there's simply no need to publish election ballots in any language other than English since everyone using a ballot should be a citizen with a working knowledge of the language.
Livius mentions English only ballots. The need in recent years for multi-language ballots (that, and the Motor Voter law) is one of the reasons we in Arizona proposed and passed Propostion 200.
"Of course, there's simply no need to publish election ballots in any language other than English since everyone using a ballot should be a citizen with a working knowledge of the language."
Your logic seems correct to me. One has to assume that when these ballots (and voter's pamphlets) are published in other languages that they may be intended for illegals.
Are you actually a "Teen". If so, you are an inspiration to all us ol' geezers! Thanks.
Sorry, I attributed your comment to Livius in the previous post.
I think it is more that business's have to do this multi language thing just to keep up with the invasion. It is their choice, not mandated, that I know of and some business's refuse to do so.
A relative of mine had State Farm Insurance, in a small NW city for 30 years. Her agent retired and she was switched to another agent. The lady was pleasant on the phone, but had such broken English that no one could understand her. When she politely asked for an English speaking representative she was informed she was racist. She now has another company.
English only ~ Bump!
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