Unfortunately. the major obstacle at national. State. and local levels has been only one of perception. Various attempts have been made on local and State levels to declare or reinstate English as the official language. but the threat of false accusations of racism and xenophobia often discourages legislators from voting in support of common language legislation. Opponents of such legislation frequently fail to acknowledge that a declaration of English as the official language is neither elitist nor exclusionary. but rather an attempt to uphold the very foundations of our democratic system. Designating an official and common language will serve as a common bond between individuals of different backgrounds seeking to enter American society and will serve as an absolutely vital first step in opening the door to the opportunities offered by our great Nation.
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