earthworm
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Agree, well stated, but, as an employment condition , in America, one MUST be able to communicate - somehow .Linguistic imperialism is a terrible idea. By the 2nd generation most immigrant groups have willingly incorporated themselves into the English world without the need for social intervention. The Polish, Germans and Chinese immigration waves in the early 20th century are proof of this. "Requiring" people to learn a language for any reason is incredibly naive as it doesn't take into account the very human need to hold on to cultural traits and values that can only be passed down through language. That said, languages should be treated with a free market spirit. A person who speaks 2-3 languages should be more valuable than a monoglot. As that already is the case, I see no reason for any further intervention.
"Oriental" speaking ballplayers have an interpretor....I wonder who pays for this ??
Or should I say "Asiatic" rather than "Oriental" ....