It seems as though we have come to believe that a law or document is not really official unless it is capable of confusing the typical citizen. Second. the National Government has allowed the growth of bilingual policies that send confusing signals to Americans. While naturalization and education requirements mandate proficiency in the English language. we have created bilingual election policies that seem to tell our people that knowledge of English is really not a requisite to full participation in American society. Those of us in positions of power should work to break downnot build upthe barriers of confusion that impair positive citizengovernment dialog. Mr.
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