Should it be illegal to not speak English in America? And should it be illegal to speak English with a foreign (non American) accent?

[Anonymous]

America belongs to Americans.

[KostasKouvalis]

It kind of already is. You have to show proficiency in English to be granted citizenship. But it's not completely being enforced with plenty of resources being offered for non English "residents"

Certainly not knowing English is nothing that deserves jail or a fine, but I do think they should stop being so accommodating and do away with all the resources for non-English speakers.

As for the accent, that would be really extreme. There is nothing you can do about your accent. Schwarzenegger has lived here for decades and still has his accent.

Actually, the US legally does not have an official English, though English has sort of become the standard.

[lil_will_12]

Not at all lol. “America belongs to americans” and who are the americans? Bc you and everyone who lives here has came from somewhere else in the world, unless you are truly 100% a native American, if your family was here before the settlers

also this would make way more problems with Americans wanting to learn other languages too, we would not have access to it, and would not be able to connect to the world. Unless, ofc you would use double standards and still allow the “americans” to learn other languages. Essentially this “fix” would cause wayyy more problems than you think it may fix. Man im 16 years old, its actually shameful I've thought this through more than you💀

[Anonymous]

White Americans who are not bi-racial are not indigenous Americans. They are European Americans.
Take an ancestry dna test and see what I mean.
The USA belongs to the native Indian Americans. They are the indigenous Americans which could be shown in an ancestry DNA test

[KostasKouvalis]

Native Americans had no concept of a "United States". You can argue that the American continent belonged to them, but not the "United States". The United States is a European concept and construct.

[GOLDFISH_smile]

U mean should it be illegal to not speak a native American language in AMERICA? Why u trying to make a language from all the way across the pond the mandatory language? Goofy ass

[AviatorTom]

Most people don't realize this, but the United States, unlike other countries, does not have an official language. Most Americans speak English, but that is not codified in any federal, state or local law.

[exitseven]

@AviatorTom Maybe it is something that needs to be addressed.

[emeraldsaphire]

Freedom of speech! There was a time when it was illegal to speak German in the US. Thankfully that has ended. Well I do think people should learn the language of the locals, I don't think it should be forced.

[DryGermanGuy]

That’s not correct. During world wars it was probably frowned upon speaking German in public, but never against a law.

[emeraldsaphire]

@DryGermanGuy Welp my school lied to me XD

[DryGermanGuy]

One of those urban legends that just won't go away, I guess. Here in Germany many tell the one that the United States almost chose German as their official language (I also heard it in primary school). It has a core of truth though, only on county level, not federal level.

[Jessica405]

People frum US that speak English with an American accent should stay out of UK. That is what you are saying.

[NaultD]

Freedom of speech has some words about that.

[BCA6010]

No and no.

Being able to speak English should be a prerequisite for citizenship, however.

[DrPepper12]

Nope!

[exitseven]

No, but we should not be spending tax money providing translators and printing signs in 50 languages.

[DrPepper12]

Why not?

[exitseven]

@DrPepper12 If immigrants want translators they should pay for it themselves. Other countries would never provide translators for an American.

[DrPepper12]

Almost every country provides election info in multiple languages! WTF are you talking about?

"Immigrants"? Follow me here. Is it POSSIBLE, nay even LIKEKY than a CITIZEN prefers their native tongue? Nah. Probs not...

[Syntosi]

USA does not have an official language and America technically belongs to the native Americans.

[Dongie]

Not since the first ass whipping we put on England.

[Syntosi]

@Dongie WTF does England have to do with anything? Are you drunk again?

[Dongie]

Kiss, my native American ass white boy!

[Syntosi]

@Dongie That does not answer my question, which is to be expected with you quite frankly. As irrelevant as ever I see.

[Dongie]

You're a prissy little punk ain't ya,

[Syntosi]

@Dongie Is it your infantile mindset that makes you talk like a schoolyard bully?

[Dongie]

No, it's your prissy attitude.

[Syntosi]

@Dongie Oh, boohoo. Someone went and made you upset on the internet. Shall I bring you your nappy?

[Dongie]

Of course not. Since America won its independence there has been many different languages spoken on this soil. And who don't love a nice accent?

[purplepoppy]

Since when have Americans spoke English?

[AviatorTom]

The US and UK, two countries separated by a common language. Yes, I know people in Wales speak Welsh.

[purplepoppy]

There's actually between 5 and 16 indigenous British languages still spoken in the uk depending on your source. Some American dialects are thought to be evolving into new languages

[Anonymous]

You are too old to be uneducated like this. So you have narrow minded just like your tiny brain. You are too old to think this shit. Earn money, and get your passport and fly abroad.

[msc545]

Hell no. People should b able to speak in any language they want without this kind of bullshit.

[Twalli]

Most peoples families here emigrated. My ancestors came from England.

[Lliam]

It should absolutely not be illegal.

[Anonymous]

America belongs to whoever gets here regardless of the language they speak...

[Anonymous]

You are speaking of a perfect world. Will never happen.

[jazzy34]

No, but being an imbecile should be. 🙄

[DrPepper12]

I just can't with you people. WTAF?

[Dongie]

You are to easy.

[DrPepper12]

C'mon. Even you can see this! WTAF?

[Dongie]

She's a troll.

[Dongie]

Merry Christmas, teacher!

[Anonymous]

Who will reinforce this abhorrent behavior?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Choice ragebait brah

[goaded]

Navaho?