We can take a lesson from Eastern Europe, the nations of Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. These examples show the utter senselessness of promoting multiple tongues in America. Multiple languages battling for competition in public discussion are corrosive to a sense of one nation, many groups. English is not, by law, the official language. This is because the Founding Fathers never dreamed that a law would be necessary. They did not envision that one day other languages would compete with English. A law is now necessary to counter the call for multilingualism.

  Multilingualism in itself is commendable. Skill in more than one language should be a goal for all who can attain it. Likewise, multilingual individuals can speak whatever language they choose in their homes and in private endeavors. In matters of government, business, and educational communication, however, English must be declared the official language. The unity of our nation depends upon it.