Posted on 08/26/2008 1:52:40 PM PDT by wk4bush2004
The same article as the "GOP takes a hard line on abortion..."
The committee passed a plank calling for English to become the nation's official language, but not without some sparks. Sue Everheart of Georgia said she feared the position would cost Republicans the support of immigrants.
"I want every Republican vote out there," Everheart said.
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“she feared the position would cost Republicans the support of immigrants. “
Do tell us why we would lose their vote with a position like this?
“...the position would cost Republicans the support of immigrants.”
The only immigrants it would cost us votes with are “illegal immigrants,” who shouldn’t be voting anyway.
If they are(and we know they are) they are voting dem.
“If they are(and we know they are) they are voting dem.”
Plus, whoever is allowing them to vote is committing treason and should be arrested!
What happened to being against "living, breathing" documents?
Other countries also have socialized medicine. I’d prefer to keep what the Founding Fathers gave us- no socialized medicine and no national language.
“Sue Everheart of Georgia said she feared the position would cost Republicans the support of immigrants.”
Sue, you flaming dumbs**t, this is a winning issue for the GOP if only they continue to DEFEAT dumba**es like YOU!
Those founding fathers of which you speak would be on the border armed to the teeth to defend this nation.
McAmnesty is AGAINST declaring English the official language.
“McAmnesty is AGAINST declaring English the official language.”
I already knew about his support for amnesty and that wouldn’t surprise me. It appears, in this election, we’ve got two options: bad or worse.
I mean, seriously, what do these people want? Bilingual schools? Bilingual pledge of allegiance/national anthem? Bilingual McDonald’s?
Because nothing in the Constitution gives the Congress the authority to adopt a national language. That authority lies exclusively with the States.
The Congress can decide which languages are used by the United States government and can require English for naturalization, but that is it.
The States can adopt an "official" language, if permitted by their Constitutions, but may not prohibit the use of any language.
English rules in the United States by tradition and it's overwhelming dominance in the population. But French has historically had influence Maine and some other states bordering Quebec and Louisiana. Spanish has a historic presence in Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Californianot to mention Puerto Rico, due to those states (and Commonwealth) historic ties to Spain. Finally, Hawaii accords special status to Hawaiian.
What the United States can do is encourage English and repeal the Clinton era Executive order that requires states getting federal funds to provide services in any language to immigrants instead allowing the states to set their own language policies.
This is a state issue.
Last I heard they were going back and forth on “amnesty” and “comprehensive immigration reform”. I’d like to see them clearly define amnesty and then take the position to oppose it for ANY illegal alien. Hey, nothing wrong with dreaming.
Which two?
She’s assuming we even have their votes in the first place!
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