http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/ It was and remains a dream to have a language of peace, a language that is neutral because it has no prime political background and doesn't belong to any one people or country. A language that is, in comparison to other languages, easy to learn. To achieve this dream has been the aim of many, but after well over a century only one man has come close. The Polish linguist L. L. Zamenhof released his 'International Language' in 1887 in a book entitled 'Unua Libro.' In this publication, Zamenhof used the pseudonym 'Dr. ESPERANTO' - 'Doctor who hopes.' This is how 'Lingvo Internacia' ('The International Language') became known as 'Esperanto.' Esperanto is both a neutral and international language - spoken by an estimated 2 million speakers and it is believed that there are over 2,000 native speaks (although no country has adopted the language officially). In the following quote, I feel, you will see exactly what Zamenhof's hopes were - "The idea of Esperanto is: the foundation of a neutral language will help break down barriers between people and help everyone see each other as neighbours." [L. Zamenhof, 1912] The word 'Esperanto' translates as 'hope' or 'hoping one.' Thus, I ask the European Union, to accept and recognise Esperanto as an international language. This dream deserves to be made a reality. No one is asking to make this language a national one - not in the least - but let it be accepted and recognised. Allow a great dream to come true. http://www.esperanto.net http://www.lernu.net Wed, 3 May 2006 21:1:50 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig5580062 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Поддереживаю. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig5307454 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig5170695 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4836305 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Mi subtenas chi tiun peton http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4836296 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Mi subtenas tiun cxi proponon! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4821877 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4819081 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4815638 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4813993 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4811266 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Europo estos unita dank\'al comuna lingvo, kaj multekultura dank\'al cento da lingvoj.... http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4332865 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Mi amas Esperanton! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4332855 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition to the fullest. You may contact me directly. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig4235228 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I strongly support this petition. MI forte subtenas chi tiun petskribon. Yo firmemente apoyo a ésta petición. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig3647301 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST char mi opinias tion tre bona solvo de la lingva malegaleco http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig3162204 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Certe! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig2990406 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Estu Esperanto cxies dua lingvo post sia gepatra lingvo! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig2965792 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig2915154 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Also sign - ankaux subskribu: www.petitionspot.com/petitions/ESPERANTO http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig2812156 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Esperanto is VERY easy to learn compared to other languages. It makes sense for lots of people to learn it, rather than struggle with bad attempts at learning other national languages. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/euesperanto/#sig2651805 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST