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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...10yrs10Y

Yes

 @9HPF2XY from Minnesota agreed…3mos3MO

I think we need to keep a limit on our populations or they will grow out and become a problem. They could increase inflation and decrease the jobs for the people in the country and give less space.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...10yrs10Y

No

 @9F7YG9FDemocrat from California agreed…7mos7MO

in order to help people who come into this country knowing nothing and understanding nothing you need to provide translations for them

 @Wisconsinite591Progressive from Wisconsin agreed…11mos11MO

I believe that the United states is inherently a multicultural place, one where the diaspora of its citizens is an inherent benefit, not a negative. There is no need for immigrants to NEED learn english but to do well in a nation such as the US it eventually happens naturally.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...10yrs10Y

No, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

 @9GB2GPT from Ohio disagreed…5mos5MO

The incoming immigration pose a type of confusion to those who are natural born U.S. citizens. With the difference of language and background, there are more instances that make certain situations difficult for the natural citizens of the United States.

 @9G8FT7Gdisagreed…5mos5MO

Any and all are welcome to immigrate into the US but do so legally and share your culture openly. Do not force anyone to do anything, you are welcome here with open arms but do not expect us to change our ways to accommodate you. There has to be a base line of what is the "United States of America", anything that deviates from that (and is legal) is encouraged just do not assume we will change just for you.=

 @9GYTYRRDemocrat from South Carolina disagreed…5mos5MO

We can embrace those cultures that line up with our own core values. But those that are slanted toward Islamic terrorist apology should not be tolerated and those on visas that vocally support terror groups like Hamas on college campuses, social media, etc should be deported.

 @9FMVL95 from Illinois disagreed…6mos6MO

Any and all are welcome to immigrate into the US but do so legally and share your culture openly. Do not force anyone to do anything, you are welcome here with open arms but do not expect us to change our ways to accommodate you. There has to be a base line of what is the "United States of America", anything that deviates from that (and is legal) is encouraged just do not assume we will change just for you.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...10yrs10Y

Yes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...10yrs10Y

Yes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

 @9FMVL95 from Illinois agreed…6mos6MO

We do not have an official language but we should, and it should be American English. Privately anyone can use any language but government should only use American English.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...10yrs10Y

No, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

 @592P6L6Republicanfrom Texas answered…3yrs3Y

Do you think if you moved to Mexico the Mexican government is going to teach public school classes in English or Vietnamese or Sri Lankan? If you want to live in the USA you must assimilate and learn the English language. How on earth can an immigrant contribute to our society if he is not able to read our road signs?

 @95CXMF7Democrat from Florida disagreed…2yrs2Y

 @4Y97QNDfrom New York answered…3yrs3Y

No, America doesn't have an official language. If you move to Sweden is it required to learn Swedish? No, it's just suggested

 @4Y847STIndependentfrom Michigan answered…3yrs3Y

No, but schools, hospitals, government services, etc. should not be required to provide translation services; with the exception of those immigrants who have, or plan to have children - they should be required to learn English and teach it to their children, who will be required to attend American schools.

 @9JTNSV7 from Michigan answered…2mos2MO

Yes, all residents should know English on at least a basic, conversational level in order to get around.

 @98CWG7Q from California answered…1yr1Y

 @9H73QHGConstitution from Massachusetts answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but provide multilingual translations from government documents and services to immigrants until they become citizens

 @9CNS3TY from Michigan answered…9mos9MO

 @9CFVJFX from Massachusetts answered…9mos9MO

Yes, but keep multilingual translations from government documents and services if necessary

 @9BXXJ6R from Indiana answered…11mos11MO

Yes, but we should work to modify the American Dialect of English to be it's own language with clear grammar rules and easy pronunciation. Once we have that going, the Government should provide free language learning courses for EVERYONE.

 @dxmongxrlIndependent from Tennessee answered…3yrs3Y

No, but the government should provide free language learning courses for immigrants who wish to learn English

 @947HHNKIndependent from Massachusetts answered…2yrs2Y

No, this goes against our country's values of freedom and diversity. We don't have an official national language for a reason.

 @9FCQ77Z from Oregon answered…6mos6MO

No, but do not offer any support with language translations

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…6mos6MO

English shouldn’t have to be the only language people use, especially on the governmental level. It’s the responsibility of the government to provide for those that need it, and if they don’t know English, they can’t make it as easily through society. That’s an open and flagrant breach of its role for the people.

 @8FJJWJC from Massachusetts answered…3yrs3Y

No, but it should be highly encouraged and the government should offer free language learning courses

 @8LTW4PN from Tennessee answered…3yrs3Y

 @9L2Y7VC from Washington answered…1wk1W

Only in order to gain citizenship (a working knowledge of the language, does not need to be advanced).

 @9L248VLSocialist from Alabama answered…1wk1W

No, but the government should increase the intensity and variety of language courses offered in public schools.

 @9KYRTM5Green from New York answered…1wk1W

No, and non-immigrant US-American monolingual English speakers should be required to learn at least one other language.

 @9KYG73LConstitution  from Utah answered…1wk1W

No, because assimilation of immigrants is not desirable. Immigrants should return to their homelands

 @9KXW82V from Missouri answered…2wks2W

No. We should be required to be able to translate the different language(s), or find a way to have it translated for us. (They shouldn't have to learn English, and we would be severely wrong to penalize them for it, but that doesn't mean we can't have it translated for us. Just use Google if all else fails).

 @9KWVCQWanswered…2wks2W

they shouldn't be required to but I think that if they do want to learn English the government should make it much easier like multilingual centers where they could teach English for free or for a very small fee

 @9KWLRJ4 from New York answered…2wks2W

yea but if they wanted to they could take the free languages learning courses provided by the government and we should also embrace the diversity taht immigrants add to our country

 @9K99V29  from Florida answered…2wks2W

No, although a basic knowledge of English should be encouraged (and provided), we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

 @9KVD3PC from Ohio answered…2wks2W

I don't see how it's any of the government's business to police what language a person speaks, and I am uncomfortable with not knowing how this would be enforced. English is a difficult language to learn, and I wouldn't want to require anyone to learn it just like I wouldn't want to require any English-speaker to learn another language. I think it's a good idea for anyone moving here to learn English, and part of the citizenship test is to demonstrate basic knowledge of English as a language, and I think that is sufficient.

 @9KTSSLJ  from New Mexico answered…2wks2W

No, American children should be taught second languages. This invites cultural appreciation, embraces diversity, and increases overall country aptitude.

 @9KTQ32SIndependent from New Jersey answered…2wks2W

Make it a requirement only to have citizenship. The King's English. Canadian English, and any other European form of English should be accepted.

 @9KTGTKS from Washington answered…2wks2W

It's their choice if they want to learn English it would probably help them communicate with other people but it's their choice.

 @9KTFYFL from Oregon answered…2wks2W

i think it would be good for them to know english just so that they are able to communicate with others, but it should’nt be required. the government should provide services to help them learn though

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