Mr.Conley
Senior Member
1. A national language is not mentioned in the Constitution.Kathianne said:And you think that based on what?
2. In my (admittedly incomplete) readings of the Federalists papers I've never encountered a Founding Father advocating English as the sole national language.
3. The surprising number of non-English speakers in the country at the time of the writing.
4. The Founder's relative restraint when granting the government power.
5. The possible free speech issues involved.
6. Lack of precedence
I admit that I am unable to quote any precedence or laws to support my position, and my knowledge of the Constitution is undoubtably meager when compared to someone who actually lectures on the subject, but this is my opinion.