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I have often had this discussion with the many people in my life and as many times as we've discussed this, I don't believe we have ever come to a conclusion where we agree on the same point not because of the end goal, but rather, because of problems with implementation. I have a love of the English language and a passion for learning, but linguistics is a hobby of mine. Having learned and become familiar with the nuances and unique qualities of several languages, I sometimes pine for our language to have the pride and culture of others. This pride is a pride that others can share by having the mere ability to know that they are rooted in solidarity with every other person that speaks our language in our country.

It is not that we can't or that we don't have diversity or even that this would discourage diversity, because non-native speakers would still be welcome to use the language of their heritage and further be empowered to help others to understand it through their newly common language. This would create a bridge for cultures, and because our language is able to adapt, change, and assimilate so quickly words from other languages, that new understanding would benefit the English language immensely. English speaking Americans don't have a core culture of our own rooted in our language that remains unadulterated and unchanged, which some may consider being a downside, but it is also a strength uniquely true to our language. Sure, we have the British version of English that our roots are based off of, but you can readily see the schism between them by visiting that country and having a simple conversation. With so much fear and isolation running rampant in our country fueled by fires of ignorance and misunderstanding, this would cut down on violence, cultural persecution, and discrimination because by giving everyone a common language, there could finally be something that serves as the glue for all cultures.

Some people believe that we should avoid having an official language in the US because it would force others to give up their language and learn the customs of America. Just because the language of business or politics or science or the internet has been predominantly English for years, does that mean that it has restricted interaction, pressured homogenization, or prevented creative expression? No! Just the opposite is true and it has flourished because it has helped to break down the barriers that were doing just that. It has made the world a global

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