One article that really caught my attention was "Why the English Language Amendment" by S.I. Hayakawa. He argues that there should be an amendment that would make English the official language of the United States. In his argument he points out that speaking English is what makes it possible for someone to engage in the American lifestyle. Hayakawa emphasizes how making English the official language and not viewing the country as being composed of groups of immigrants would help make America more united.
Before reading this article, I had never given any thought to how important English is or why it should be made the official language of the U.S. Now that I have read the article I see how essential the English language is to the American lifestyle. I think that I take it for granted that I was raised speaking English because many immigrants come here and are eager to use the language as means of enriching their lives, while I never had to conquer a language barrier to have my life. Due to the fact that English is so important to America, I completely agree that there should be an amendment to make it the official language. If it were made the official language, then I think that more people would want to learn it and view it as something to unify the country. How could we ever be a unified nation if people refuse to recognize that speaking English is an important aspect of being an American?
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