Sunday, January 11, 2009

In Nashville, a Ballot Measure That May Quiet All but English

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/us/11english.html?scp=1&sq=english%20official%20language&st=cse


Nashville councilman, Eric Crafton, made a motion to abolish the use of any language other than English in government affairs-with the exception of safeties and emergencies. If passed, Nashville will be the largest city with such a practice in place. Crafton feels that a central language will be a factor in boosting the economy.

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