English please?

So, its going to seem like an unpopular point of view. In fact, it may even sound a bit racist. However, I can't stand people who don't even try to learn english. (for anyone reading this outside the states, I mean people who live in a primarily english speaking country) If I went to live in Germany, I'd make a damn good effort to learn german. It seems to make sense. Doesn't it? I mean am I alone is this thought?

I was at the local 7-11 today. I had to repeat myself 4 times, and physically point out what I wanted from him. Now, I understand that 7-11 is not where you expect to find a Rhodes Scholar. I do not dispute that just because they do not speak english it doesn't make them dumb or stupid, or any less hard working than anyone else. Its down right frustrating is what it is.

Fun Fact : Did you know that at one point it was attempted to be passed into law that English was to be our official language here in the states? It was shot down and deemed unconstitutional.
What the crap is that?

I'm not saying that people shouldn't be allowed in, if they can't speak english. I'm not even saying they shouldn't be allowed to speak whatever language they want. However, they should for numerous reasons at least be required to learn english. How could a police officer direct a person from harms way, if the person couldn't understand the language? Just wait, one day someone will get killed because the person couldn't understand someone attempting to warn them of danger. Then the person who tried to warn them will be sued by the family because he didn't speak THEIR language in order to adequately warn the person of said danger. On that day, I'll say I told you so.