I stumbled across this YouTube video in my timeline care of @RyanNewYork, and couldn't believe my eyes. The video begins with Tim James complaining that the Alabama state drivers exam is offered in 12 different languages. His response, “This is Alabama we speak English. If you want to live here learn it!” As crazy as it seems that someone would make an advertisement to air on television making these claims, this very ad is the reason that I always endorse freedom of speech in our country. The only way to fight hate is to know what you are fighting against. In a PC world, people often forget that there are many people who hold views similar to Tim James. We must continue to spread awareness and use our right of freedom of speech to show people like James, that there are groups of people who do speak English who support those who do not. For people who claim to believe in equality it is not enough to only spread awareness or support causes that directly affect you. Injustice for some is inequality for all.
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