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We are Americans __we should be able to speak and write in any way we choose.

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As a radio personality __I meet people who are hardworking and don’t need to be pushed into learning standard English to survive.

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If we are true Americans__we should not discriminate against those who don’t speak standard English well. 

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Many immigrants come to America and easily find a job __ their broken English or nonstandard dialect does not hamper their careers in any way.

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They can do their jobs effectively without speaking standard English__for example, I met a lady who arrived from Mexico six-years ago.

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She owns a successful cleaning service and communicates without speaking “proper” English__ furthermore, she probably makes more money than I do.

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When she needs to conduct serious business about her property or bank accounts

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As far as I’m concerned __that is achieving the American dream. 

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African-American vernacular connects many people in our community__children, parents and their peers.

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Their language is closely connected and embedded in their culture__ however, many educators believe that children should be forced to speak only standard English in order to do well and be accepted in our society.

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