Has anyone tried learning another launguage

We had a school district Superintendent in Macon a few years back. A real piece of work. The lawsuits still continue to this day......anyway......one of his "bright ideas" was to make Mandarin Chinese a requirement for students. Parents went ballistic. Stupidest thing ever. Everybody and I mean everybody who was interviewed said that Spanish made the most sense if a language was going to be required. I agree with that.

Also......just a personal note, I happen to think Spanish is perhaps the most beautiful language on earth.
I can't help but think people who want us to learn Chinese want us to be slaves

WE are the top dog, have them (the chinese) learn English
That is how you establish dominance