Instead of this confusion, we need the unifying force of an official language, English, which is the language of success in America. Ernest Istook americaconfusionenglish Change image and share on social
America's strength is not our diversity; our strength is our ability to unite people of different backgrounds around common principles. A common language is necessary to reach that goal. Ernest Istook abilityamericabackground Change image and share on social
The motives of these parents vary, many parents don't like the curriculum being taught to their kids, or are wary of the threat of peer pressure or the presence of drugs or violence lurking in too many of our schools today. Ernest Istook curriculumdrugkid share on social
Printing ballots in multiple languages costs millions of dollars every year. It also discourages immigrants from integrating into American society and gaining the benefits that come from speaking English. Ernest Istook americanballotbenefit share on social
Those people who want to express their religious beliefs on public property should enjoy the same rights that we provide to those protesting the war in Iraq. Ernest Istook beliefenjoyexpress Change image and share on social
Our economic freedom is founded on individual property rights; government should never be permitted to take those away. Ernest Istook economicfoundfreedom Change image and share on social
Thousands of present day students, like many of our Founding Fathers, are being taught at home. Ernest Istook dayfatherfound Change image and share on social
I think it's awful that the state of Oklahoma a couple of years ago passed this law to give the same tuition to illegals as they do to people who are residents of Oklahoma. I think it's wrong. Ernest Istook agoawfulcouple Change image and share on social