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Seems like Holland manages this just fine? Imo dropping the only language that is common across the continent is a bad idea. When cultures lose intercultural c
by trilbyglens 3y ago
Seems like Holland manages this just fine?
Imo dropping the only language that is common across the continent is a bad idea. When cultures lose intercultural comprehension, they become more isolated, and that's entirely a bad thing.
Germany is the defacto leading culture on the continent, and having a population that is able to be integrated in international information streams is critical to it playing that role well.
Just look to other countries who speak less English. You don't want to end up like the french do you?
- funklute 3y ago> You don't want to end up like the french do you? Exactly what do you mean is the problem with the French? Assuming I've understood you correctly, I think it's worth pointing out that the French very consciously hold onto their linguistic identity. Many people would argue that is a good thing, rather than a bad thing. I don't necessarily agree with that, but I do think that your claim of "entirely a bad thing" is something that depends a lot on your perspective.