Podcast #217: The Importance of English as an Official Language

4 Comments

1. Comment by Bubblehead [Visitor]

   Esto perpetua.

2. Comment by Adam Graham [Member]

   That’s a non-sequitur. The bill makes some exceptions when English
   is allowed not to be used:

   (e) To promote and encourage tourism and economic development, including
   the hosting of international events;

   In addition, the State motto doesn’t affect the State Language of
   government. Virginia has had English only for 26 years and their motto is still “Sic Semper Tyrannis”:

3. Comment by Bubblehead [Visitor]

   Coeur d’Alene.

   Actually, the section of the bill that’s purported to allow the continued use of the state motto is Section 4.f:
   “(4) Language other than English may be used when required:
   (f) To change the use of non-English terms of art, phrases, proper names or expressions included as part of communication otherwise in English;”

   Personally, I’m not sure that would stand up to a determined court challenge. That being said, I really don’t see this bill really changing anything substantial.

4. Comment by Adam Graham [Member]

   Coeur d’Alene.

   That’s a City name, not really germane, though if they changed it it to something like Bob, it would save me much time on resume. I think what it will mean in terms of a show of state unity will have an impact.

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