Language

It amazes me how much language says about a person. It expresses so much of one's culture and identity. Even though this is the case, people are still being told that their language is not acceptable in America. Oftentimes, people in America think well they live in America, they should speak English, if we go to their country we have to learn their langauge. It this really the case? If you think about it many foriegn places have a huge English-speaking population, especially if it is a big tourist place. Does this not accomodate Americans when they go to visit? America is made up of various groups, the majority starting as "outsiders." The English laugnuage itself was an outside language. Our ancestors did not accomodate for the Native Americans whent they came across the ocean. It is not and has never been about accomodating people, but rather acceptance, tolerance, and understanding. America, from it's birth has been a place of possibilities, where everyone, no matter their background, could express themselves without being persecuted for it...well, at least in theory. Shouldn't language be part of this dream? The different cultures and ethnic groups are what make America and by trying to stomp out someone's culuure hinders America's growth as a nation.