Reblogged:English in America ESL: Who Pays?

In the recent debate over making English the official language of the United States, the most pernicious and insidious argument against it, is the rationale that if we designate one language as the official language then we must start fully funding English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.

Why?

To become an American citizen, my wife had to pay an application fee of $330. This was not an option; it was mandatory.

Can someone refer me to the appropriate forms to get a reimbursement for this required fee? Certainly, if the government is going to require an application for citizenship, they should pay for it.