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Texas senator calls man's Spanish-language testimony 'insulting,' tells him to 'speak English'
New York Daily News ^ | 6/17/11 | CHRISTINE ROBERTS

Posted on 06/17/2011 10:51:59 AM PDT by Ballygrl

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To: AZ .44 MAG

MMM—seems to be stuck at 76%. I guess they’re afraid for it to go higher


81 posted on 06/18/2011 3:45:18 AM PDT by freeangel ( (free speech is only good until someone else doesn't like it)
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To: AZ .44 MAG

;-)


82 posted on 06/18/2011 6:10:48 AM PDT by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list.)
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To: Ballygrl

While we’re at it, voting materials need to be in ENGLISH period. You have to be a citizen to vote and a requirement to be a citizen is understanding the English language. End of debate.


83 posted on 06/18/2011 7:08:29 AM PDT by Menehune56 ("Let them hate so long as they fear" (Oderint Dum Metuant), Lucius Accius, (170 BC - 86 BC))
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To: Ballygrl

Do you agree with Sen. Harris that speaking Spanish during a committee hearing is ‘insulting’?

Yes, if the person testifying knows English...then he or she should speak in English. 76%
No, the person testifying should be able to speak in whatever language they want. 22%
I’m not sure. 2%


84 posted on 06/18/2011 8:27:39 AM PDT by ricmc2175
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To: freeangel

Sometimes they just make it disappear if they don’t like the result.


85 posted on 06/18/2011 8:31:00 AM PDT by AZ .44 MAG (Repeal Obama)
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To: Ballygrl

Yes, if the person testifying knows English...then he or she should speak in English. 76%
No, the person testifying should be able to speak in whatever language they want. 22%
I’m not sure. 2%


86 posted on 06/18/2011 9:00:32 AM PDT by Munz (All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.)
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To: AZ .44 MAG

Yes, if the person testifying knows English...then he or she should speak in English. 76%

No, the person testifying should be able to speak in whatever language they want. 23%

I’m not sure. 2%


87 posted on 06/18/2011 3:11:20 PM PDT by toldyou (Even if the voices aren't real they have some pretty good ideas.)
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To: Loyal Sedition

A working knowledge of English is required to become a U.S. citizen, but is not required to immigrate to the country. It’s an important distinction, because more immigrants choose to become permanent residents than citizens.


88 posted on 07/01/2011 1:23:45 PM PDT by Melas (Sent via Galaxy Tab)
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To: Melas

A distinction that needs to be eradicated!

Speak English or stay out until you learn.

At this point we are so overwhelmed by illegals that I would cease allowing ANY immigration for at least twenty years, a complete moratorium until we get control of the invaders.


89 posted on 07/01/2011 3:54:44 PM PDT by Loyal Sedition (Loyal Sedition, often described as "To the right of Attila The Hun"!)
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To: Melas

Thinking about it some more, there needs to be a limit on how long “immigrants” can remain here without going through the whole citizenship process.

I would give them no more than three years, if they have not become a naturalized citizen by then, BYE-BYE!

The entire idea of “Permanent resident alien” is an insult to our society.
If they do not intend to become citizens who share our culture, they are just foreign agents we do not need or want.


90 posted on 07/01/2011 4:09:12 PM PDT by Loyal Sedition (Loyal Sedition, often described as "To the right of Attila The Hun"!)
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To: Loyal Sedition
I would give them no more than three years, if they have not become a naturalized citizen by then, BYE-BYE!

Well under current law, you have to be a permanent resident for five years before you can even apply for citizenship. Personally, that makes more sense than your suggestion to get it done in less than three.

91 posted on 07/01/2011 4:34:44 PM PDT by Melas (Sent via Galaxy Tab)
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To: Melas

The current standard is NOT working.

Time for revisions that greatly reduce the influx from ALL sources.
I say three years is plenty, decide to become a full fledged American or GET OUT.

I’m ready to shut the door completely, sick of being asked what language I want my services in, waiting while some one is found to speak their language at the bank, grocery store, etc.
Then when you see them outside, they are laughing and joking IN ENGLISH over having inconvenienced the clerk and customers (or court).


92 posted on 07/01/2011 4:51:47 PM PDT by Loyal Sedition (Loyal Sedition, often described as "To the right of Attila The Hun"!)
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To: Loyal Sedition

Sorry man, it’s not going to happen.


93 posted on 07/01/2011 5:05:31 PM PDT by Melas (Sent via Galaxy Tab)
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