Yes, Lane, but what about the states, such as CA that require all LE agencies and Courts to provide a translator for someone who doesn't speak a reasonable amount of English. To tie this in with illegal immigration, how does someone who forgot their passport/ID that day tell someone they are here legally and can prove it, if someone doesn't speak their language. Or a tourist, how do you tell someone they broke a law, and have to rectify the situation, if you can't communicate with them. I understand the POV regarding businesses, but there are some jobs, mostly civil service, that require so many slots to be filled by someone who is bilingual.

Like i said Bushi, the Federal govt. doesn't require it but local agencies have the option. They can make it a requirement if there is a need for it. Having an official or national language doesn't force anyone or any agency to only use English. It only requires the use of English but doesn't take away the ability to make bilingual staffing a requirement. Federal and state agencies can still make it a requirement for a certain number of employees to be bilingual if it's a need of the community.