[mlc9852]

The ones I deal with seem to be trying really hard to learn English. It can only benefit them.

[kabar]

From the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (aka Simpson-Mazzoli):

"(D) BASIC CITIZENSHIP SKILLS. --

"(i) IN GENERAL. -- The alien must demonstrate that he either --

"(I) meets the requirements of section 312 "8 USC 1423" (relating to minimal understanding of ordinary English and a knowledge and understanding of the history and government of the United States), or

"(II) is satisfactorily pursuing a course of study (recognized by the Attorney General) to achieve such an understanding of English and such a knowledge and understanding of the history and government of the United States.

Here we go again with empty platitudes and laws that will never be enforced.

[McGavin999]

The ones I deal with seem to be trying really hard to learn English. It can only benefit them.

It doesn't benefit them, it holds them back. I talk to those who are trying desperately to learn and one of the things that makes them the angriest is bilignual education. They swear it's purpose is to keep their children from learning english like all the other immigrants.

When I worked up in New Brunswick I learned to speak French Canadian as a courtesy. Immersion is the best, fastest, and easiest way to learn a language. These signs etc. makes two seperate people who stay seperate.