The statute has succeeded in combating the voting disenfranchisement that was an ugly stain on our Nations democratic ideals. While there is no doubt that the Voting Rights Act was necessary when enacted. some of the bills provisions have turned into a costly financial burden for States affected by the law. The bilingual ballot provisions come at a tremendous social cost as well. contradicting the requirement that immigrants develop English language skills in order to become naturalized as citizens. As our Nation is founded on the influences of a wide range of ideas and cultures. the ability to share and use these ideas is facilitated by a common languagethe English language. By encouraging national unity on this front we help to avoid the deep divisions which help keep certain regions of the world in turmoil.
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