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by saint_fiasco 3473 days ago
Why would they want to break the loop?

If one language to unite us all is a good thing, then either kids from rural backgrounds have to be taught English, or everyone has to learn the native language of that kid. This will be impossible for a kid from a different rural background. Worse than English, even, since most other languages don't have the same amount of cheap available learning materials.