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Why not make English our official language?

    As a reader, what do you know about House Joint Resolution 19? It is a joint bill before Congress to change the Constitution and establish English as the official language of the United States. There are many states which have made English their official language.
    Now, what do you know about House Concurrent Resolution 11, the English-Plus Resolution? This is the bill sponsored by New York Rep. Jose Serrano, referred to as the English Replacement Act. What does this tell you, other than it has something to do with English? In reality Rep. Serrano’s bill’s intent is to make it illegal for English to be America’s official language. I don’t know what your reaction is, but my initial reaction was utter disbelief any American citizen would even consider such a bill.
    You can contact your senator or representative and let him/her know of your concern. Use the congressional switchboard at 202-225-3121 and ask for your senator’s or representative’s office.
    RUSS POLLARD
    Johnstown

I know that this should probably go under the "The Gazette doesn't check it's facts" link, but I wanted to correct this.  The phone number listed above (202-225-3121) is not the phone number for the Senate / House switchboard.  The actual number is 202-224-3121.  Subtle difference, but I'm sure it does make a difference.  

Here's all the phone numbers for the local offices.

Mike McNulty
(202) 225-5076 (Washington D.C.)
(518) 465-0700 (Albany)
(518) 374-4547 (Schenectady)
(518) 271-0822 (Troy)
(518) 843-3400 (Amsterdam)
(518) 762-3568 (Johnstown)

Hillary Clinton
(202) 224-4451 (Washington, D.C.)
(518) 431-0120 (Albany)
(585) 263-6250 (Rochester)
(716) 854-9725 (Buffalo)
(845) 613-0076 (Nyack)
(631) 249-2825 (Long Island)
(315) 448-0470 (Syracuse)
(212) 688-6262 (New York City)
(914) 725-9294 (Westchester)
(315) 376-6118 (Lowville, North Country)

Chuck Schumer
202-224-6542 (Washington, D.C.)
518-431-4070 (Albany)
607-772-6792 (Binghamton)
631-753-0978 (Long Island)
315-423-5471 (Syracuse)
212-486-7693 (New York City)
716-846-4111 (Buffalo)
914-734-1532 (Peekskill)
585-263-5866 (Rochester)

Quoted from Kevin March

I know that this should probably go under the "The Gazette doesn't check it's facts" link,

Ya, woulda been perfect there too.

Nice catch Kevin

Very nice catch Kevin. And all this time I thought the gazette checked ALL 'letters to the editor' for accuracy and facts. I guess they just pick and choose the subject matter, huh?