About making English the nation’s official language

This is ridiculous. I can't believe America is an "open" society where one does not have the "freedom of speech" (i.e freedom of spoken language).

E pluribus unum was one of the first national mottos of the United States of America. Translated from Latin, it means "From many, one" or "Out of many, one" (e=out of, from; pluribus=many; unum=one). It referred to the integration of the 13 independent colonies into one united country, and has taken on an additional meaning, given the pluralistic nature of American society from immigration.

“We have never been and no serious person is suggesting that we become an English-only nation,” said Mauro Mujica, U.S. English Inc. board chairman, which promotes English as a national language. “But the American people decidedly do not want us to become an English- optional nation.”
Commentary: Where does one get the idea that the majority speaks english? If you combine the Hispanic/Asian/European population, they are probably the majority and they don't speak english as primary language. Secondly, there is no need to enforce language on someone if there is no need. This nation has prospered w/o an Official langauge for almost 2 centiries. What is broken that needs fixing?

Rep. Mark Souder, a Republican, said without an organized official language, “We are all going to descend into chaos.” He said knowledge of English should be a requirement for immigrants seeking permission to work in the United States. “If you are going to come to America, then learn our language,” he said.
Commentary: Our language is english? Indians where the people of the land and they did not speak english. Maybe we should make their langiage the national language. Even a majority does not mean that should be made the Official language. How about making the second largest spoken language as the second official language? I don't think there will be any takers for this one. Also, Hawaiians speak their native language and what do you say to them?