Why so negative? Bands also makes merch to increase their income, should we hate on them as well?
Oh, look at that: the Linux Foundation also sells merch https://linuxfoundation.store/ - maybe you should stop using Linux?
Microsoft also has merch; so does Android.
I can't find any merch store for Apple, so I guess your an Apple fanboy.
Tell me you're not European without mentioning where you're from. Jesus Christ, this comment is ignorant. It's 100% not how it works in Europe (except for the UK, considering their native tongue is English). English is taught as a archive language and in many countries, there's even a third language meeting taught (at least in Scandinavia). I had french, but can't remember shit, because it was +20 years ago, and I haven't used it. I had the option of German or French. I know they can also choose Spanish, no idea if the options has increased.
Edit: Norway has two(!) official languages, both are taught at school (they're similar, but different). This is in reference to you comment about "national" language.
Edit edit: Norway also has a Laplander population, who has their completely own language, which is taught in schools in northern Norway. You really should read up on what you think you're talking about.