Measure calls for English as state’s official language
Topeka, Kansas
English would become the state’s official language under a bill House Republicans began to push Friday. Under the bill, state agencies and political and taxing entities would be barred from issuing written materials in any language other than English. Exceptions would allow use of other languages to protect public health, to protect people’s rights in criminal or civil proceedings, to provide instruction to people learning English, to promote international commerce or to use phrases from other languages. Since 1986, state legislators have introduced 10 other proposals to designate English as either the state’s official or “common” language. Only one, in 1996, emerged from committee in the Senate, but senators never voted on it.
I wonder if other states struggles with this one? Spanish speaking people seems to be the target of this legislation but I may not understand.
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These legislators seem bothered by something, and are looking for a way to release pent-up feelings. What public good is being served here? Are they really looking to fine or arrest people for communicating in other languages? Isn't there something unconstitutional about that?
ReplyDeleteI agree Dave. Seems that there must be something better to do with their time. Perhaps (he says wishfully thinking) they are trying to save money on paper by focusing on English ... perhaps not :(
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