The Answer:
You two aren't the only ones debating this issue.
For the record, the United States does
not have an official language even though English is spoken by more Americans
than any other language in this country.
Throughout American history there have been many attempts to
make English the official language of the federal government. One such
attempt is the English Language Amendment which would be an amendment
to the U.S.
Constitution that would make English this country's official
language.
Proponents of such an amendment suggest that making English the
official language would unite Americans. Opponents argue that making
English the official language would overlook the importance of
individuals native language and culture.
There are 25 U.S. state governments that have passed some form
of "English-Only" legislation which calls for English to be used in
almost all of their government dealings.
Here are some resources to learn more about this topic.
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