Is refusing to learn English in America, a sign of racism ? If some one does not learn English, and decides to come to America that person is separating him/her self from the majority of the population. This is cutting the lines of communication, and this creates a lack of understanding for other people.
Our history was written in English, how will our future be understood if common citizens look at the Constitution and see a strange language they can not understand ?
soothsaye... To immigrate to America is a privlage, not a right, and I never said no one could learn Spanish. If you wish to learn Spanish, go for it, but this is America and we speak English.
tmladenka - " I have European and Native American heritage, and you are wrong. Their were no immigration laws when the pilgrams landed, also Native American tribes were in constant warfare with each other.
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Generally — very generally — you may not be naturalized unless you:
1. Are at least 18 years old and a lawful permanent resident ("green card" holder);
2. Have resided continuously in the United States, having been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, for five years immediately preceding the date you filed your application for naturalization, or
3. Have, after having been removed from conditional permanent resident status, based upon your marriage to a U.S. citizen, having resided in the United States for one year after the date the condition was removed;
4. Have resided continuously in the United States at all times after your application to the time and date of your admission for citizenship;
5. Have, during all periods of time referred to above, been and still are a person of good moral character;
6. Have no outstanding deportation or removal order and no pending deportation or removal proceeding;
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7. Have the ability to read, write, speak, and understand simple words and phrases in English;
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8. Have knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of U.S. history and government;
9. Are attached to, and can support, the principles of the U.S. Constitution and can swear allegiance to the United States.