[Luis Gonzalez]

It seems that you have no idea of what the Constitution actually is. It isn't a documented detail of our rights, but rather protects them from being violated by setting limits on the powers of a centralized government.

And no, Congress has no more of a "right" to set a national language, than it does to set a national religion. Look it up, it's under the header "First Amendment".

That little bit that you posted clearly states that government is limited to setting rules for Government, they do not have a right to set a language rule for me as I am not a part of "government".

BTW, save yourself the revisionist History. While "The United States of America" was founded mostly by British subjects and/or their progeny, the original 13 colonies had a vast population of non-British inhabitants, and the rest of America was colonized by various European nations.

[jwalsh07]

Do you favor the Balkanization of America Luis?

A common language with many cultures is what prevents such things from happening. You should give that some thought.

[rmlew]

It seems that you have no idea of what the Constitution actually is. It isn't a documented detail of our rights, but rather protects them from being violated by setting limits on the powers of a centralized government.
I gave the provision under which the government had the right to define a national language for official purposes.

And no, Congress has no more of a "right" to set a national language, than it does to set a national religion. Look it up, it's under the header "First Amendment".

We are haviong an apples and oranges situation. I'm talking about official language: aka one for official purposes. I am not talking about a law that would ban unoficial usage of other languages.

That little bit that you posted clearly states that government is limited to setting rules for Government, they do not have a right to set a language rule for me as I am not a part of "government".

When you contact the government, vote, engage in a judicial activity, or use government services, you can be required to use english.

BTW, save yourself the revisionist History. While "The United States of America" was founded mostly by British subjects and/or their progeny, the original 13 colonies had a vast population of non-British inhabitants, and the rest of America was colonized by various European nations.

Who created our polity and traditions?
Our culture and political traditions are based on Enlgish Whig culture of the 18th century.
I am a son of Immigrants from Poland and Sweden. As an American, I accept the Pilgrims and Chesapeake settlers as my cultural ancestors.
I cannot expect to be an American and reject our history, traditions, and political culture.