The Morton Downey Jr Show: English Speakers (1988)

Should English be considered the official language of the United States? Guests include:
George Tryfiates of English First
Joseph Trevino of League of Latin American Citizens
Sally Peterson of Learning English Advocates
Walter Kern: Assemblyman, NJ

[@paktype]

When my parents moved to the US in the late 1950’s from war torn Eastern Europe, they had nothing. They were both Holocaust survivors. As soon as they arrived they set about becoming American citizens and learning English. They became citizens in 1962, learned English, voted in every election and were proud Americans until the day they died.

[@tonymazzeo9240]

I cant believe this subject came up back then. In 2024. I cant believe how many people dont speak our language and dont care too in public. What happened to learning the language of the country you live in. No respect or pride in our country any longer. I remember it was disrespectful not to learn English.

[@vezner]

Looking at the sorry state of America today, it’s a shame more people didn’t pay attention to the Morton Downey Jr Show.

[@goldcanyon340.]

Truer words were spoken.

[@mrg8581]

Arabic is the primary language of Dearborn Michigan in 2024.

[@JohnSanJuan-zp1ed]

My parents came from Cuba! Drastic changes! Learn English!

[@Phx_Phreak]

OMG, he has people with opposing viewpoints seated next to each other, within arms reach of each other!!
Doesn't he know how dangerous and (potentially) deadly having opposing viewpoints in that kind of close proximity could be?
Also, I'm extremely disappointed that Dr Ana Maria Shumer no showed the taping as she was the person I had tuned in to hear.
Morton rules!!!

[@goldcanyon340.]

Thanks!

[@jimmyrotten1652]

This man was so proto-Trump, and his show the original Trump rally.

[@goldcanyon340.]

I’m surprised Donald never appeared on Morton’s show in the late 1980’s. He was i literally every other talk show but this one.

[@mrpersonality3497]

@@goldcanyon340. he appeared on the monitor once. not in studio. Mort also lived in Trump Tower for a while

[@natsulee64]

If morton was alive today how would he react and what who he say about the over 21 million people coming over here who cant speak any

[@Rossell-t9b]

TOOTHY RIFFRAFF

[@PPLL463]

So go after his teeth ? You are closed minded . He was genuine , and wanted to do a job, based on earning it ! Hello , the “ American way”.