ESL

ESL is usually English as a Second Language. But now our legislators are pushing English as a Standard Language.

My fear is that once it's a Standard Language, government bureaus will try to Standardize the Language.

The French do this sort of thing, and I find it scary.

Also I'm worried that maybe
To say "Hasta la vista, baby,"
Will be so far beyond the pale
That I might end up in jail.