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
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
I remind everyone: Whether you school them at home or send them to school, you as a parent have the responsibility to make sure they learn and behave. Teachers and principals may help, but parents are the ones who must accept responsibility. Ernest Istook acceptbehavehome share on social
We've outpaced Japan and Europe in creating new jobs, but there's major competition from India and China. It's not enough to make income tax cuts permanent. Ernest Istook chinacompetitioncreate Change image and share on social
Home schooled children frequently combine for many purposes - and they interact well. The growth of the home schooling movement means that more and more children are learning together, just not in a traditional classroom. Ernest Istook childclassroomcombine share on social
To become an American citizen, we require people to read, write and speak in English. That is to help them to assimilate in our melting pot, truly to become Americans. We mock that when the cherished right to vote does not involve English any more. Ernest Istook americanassimilatecherish 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
