English: The Language of a Melting Pot

The United States is commonly referred to as a melting pot. From its birth, the United States supported immigration, becoming a refuge for people under religious, economical, and political persecution. These immigrants arrived from lands across the globe speaking a variety of languages. However, the normal mindsets of these people groups designated English as the accepted language of the United States, one that needed to be learned to function in their new setting.
Since that time, immigration has increased and the view of English as the accepted national language has changed. According to the Yearbook of Immigration statistics, in 2005 1,122,373 immigrants entered the United States. 52, 636 of these travelers come from Central American countries, 382,744 are from Asia, and 180,499 are from various European countries. Consequently, emphasis is being placed on officially adopting more languages into American society. In one respect, this would promote recognition and respect for other cultures. On the other hand, it might maintain confusion and disarray.
The United States has always prided itself on its population of people with culturally diverse backgrounds. As common citizens, however, Americans need to connect through one language. The United States should adopt English as its official language. This action would serve to unify the diversity of people into one common group. What is a melting pot, after all, but an assortment of metals merging to form one common material?