The Founders of our nation were from England. All our founding documents are in English. Yet English is not, by law, the official language. This is because the Founding Fathers never dreamed that such a law would be necessary.

We must make English our official language. A common language is what holds a multi-ethnic nation together. Its common goal is effective communication. Currently laws are in play requiring ballots and numerous other documents to be in multiple languages, and it is detrimental to the stability of the nation.

We can take a lesson from Eastern Europe, the nations of Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. Their 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. A law is now necessary to counter the call for forced multilingualism.

Multilingualism by choice 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.