Jack Anderson`s Jan. 24 letter told of the frustrations felt by non-English speaking people who spoke to English-speaking operators. He says these people should learn to speak English and we should start by
”eliminating bilingual classes” in schools so these children may
”prosper and grow. . . .”
What makes him think that non-English speaking children don`t prosper and grow? As far as bilingual classes are concerned, for some people they are the first step in learning English. And for others, these classes help them to hold on to something that with time may otherwise be lost, like their customs, their language and as in my case, their country.
It can take years to acquire a language. In the meantime, what are non-English speaking people supposed to do in an emergency?
We are here in a country of opportunity with the freedom to be whoever we want to be. We are here to make a better living for ourselves and our children, despite the language we speak. Let`s not forget it`s the foreign-speaking people who are our bridge to the rest of the world. Let`s make it easier on them.
