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Instead of this confusion, we need the unifying force of an official language, English, which is the language of success in America.

For 180 years, we voted in English. That is the true American tradition, and this amendment is true to our heritage, not what has existed unnaturally for the last 20 years.

The repeal of racist language in the Constitution of Alabama was and still is a necessary step in the state's ability to progress.

We've never made progress in this country or in this state by lowering expectations.

English should be our official language. Reading and speaking English are requirements to become a citizen.

So what's really behind the 'English Only' Movement? Fear. Fear of being taken over and one day they will have to learn something different. Heaven forbid they would have to learn something new.

To become an American citizen, we require people to read, write and speak in English. That is to help them to assimilate in our melting pot, truly to become Americans. We mock that when the cherished right to vote does not involve English any more.

Our common language is English. And our common task is to ensure that our non-English-speaking children learn this common language.

It would be just as pointless to oppose the international use of English today as it would have been to oppose the worldwide use of French in the 18th century.

Our government should speak a common language with the American people - plain English.