Will? Well...
You're right about one thing, George: articles like this will be labeled racist. Could that be for the simple reason that they are? What next, Mr. Will...literacy tests? And as to your claim that liberals shout "racist" as a substitute for argument: could that be anything like conservatives shouting "traitor" in lieu of argument? Look, if you want to declare English to be the official national language, fine, but at least elect a president that can speak it, OK?
A Vote For English
But what public good is advanced by encouraging the participation of people who, by saying they require bilingual assistance, are saying they cannot understand the nation's political conversation? By receiving such assistance they are receiving a disincentive to become proficient in English.Technorati Tags: George Will, English, racist
It takes political bravery to propose pruning the Voting Rights Act, given the predictable charges of racism that are hurled so promiscuously nowadays. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, for example, has a liberal's reflex for discerning racism everywhere and for shouting "racist" as a substitute for argument. During Senate debate last week on a measure to declare English the national language, he said: "While the intent may not be there, I really believe this amendment is racist."
