[Cody Carey]

Yes, one's language does express individuality... but by enforcing a national language, you are not making everybody abandon their individuality.They can still talk in whatever language they want, anywhere they want. I know many Americans who are learning second and third languages, and even taking trips to their country of origin, but not one of them are going to ever speak French, German, or Spanish in their home, or anywhere in everyday life when they are in the other countries. English will stay a part of them, and they will remain individuals.