Reply #60: Stupid rants on English Lib Grrrl

[Maestro]

English is spoken more frequently and is learned much more rapidly than immigrants than ever before. Just because more people are choosing to speak their mother tongue when in the company of others who do speak that language doesn't mean they do not want to learn English. In fact, they probably already know English. I am one. I speak Spanish and English all the time. Got a problem with that? Tough.

Stop falling for the reichwing talking points on English. It's not in danger. Just look at the latest census figures.

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JWCRAWFORD/can-pop.htm and see here as well http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/JWCRAWFORD/census02.htm English is being learned at much faster rates than before. With which people seem uncomfortable is that people like myself and SemiCharmedQuark speak both frequently. I guess people just want us to stick to one. Sorry, it won't happen. Expand your horizons. In fact, my Anglo family has roots in Mexico where they spoke both English and Spanish.

The family saloon and barber shop in Torreón, México.