Talk about being heavy handed.

Postby Chase Ricks » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:20 pm

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/judge-orders-arizona-candidate-struck-from-ballot-over-english-skills.html?_r=2

This was on Facebook as posted by one of my friends. Does this seem fair to any here who do not speak English as a first language?
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Re: Talk about being heavy handed.

Postby drawscore » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:40 pm

To become a (legal) naturalized citizen of the US, an applicant must be proficient in English. It would stand to reason, that anyone that runs for political office in the US, from dogcatcher to president, should have a working knowledge of the English language, since English is the most widely spoken language in the US, and since 99 44/100ths percent of the nation's business, at all political levels, is conducted in English.

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Re: Talk about being heavy handed.

Postby Chase Ricks » Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:48 pm

drawscore wrote:To become a (legal) naturalized citizen of the US, an applicant must be proficient in English. It would stand to reason, that anyone that runs for political office in the US, from dogcatcher to president, should have a working knowledge of the English language, since English is the most widely spoken language in the US, and since 99 44/100ths percent of the nation's business, at all political levels, is conducted in English.

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“Obviously, we’re disappointed, although the judge acknowledged that there’s no precedent for him to follow,” John S. Garcia, one of the lawyers for Ms. Cabrera, said Thursday.


So it has never happened before. Says a lot about how my government feels about those moving in from other countries.
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Re: Talk about being heavy handed.

Postby zanev » Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:41 pm

Shane Bikman wrote:
drawscore wrote:To become a (legal) naturalized citizen of the US, an applicant must be proficient in English. It would stand to reason, that anyone that runs for political office in the US, from dogcatcher to president, should have a working knowledge of the English language, since English is the most widely spoken language in the US, and since 99 44/100ths percent of the nation's business, at all political levels, is conducted in English.

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“Obviously, we’re disappointed, although the judge acknowledged that there’s no precedent for him to follow,” John S. Garcia, one of the lawyers for Ms. Cabrera, said Thursday.


So it has never happened before. Says a lot about how my government feels about those moving in from other countries.



Do you think other nations are friendly to people who dont speak the language mostly used in the country? Try speaking English in Russia and see how far it gets you.

It may not be legal but English is the offical language of the United States and people from other countries should respect that when coming here.

"Judge John Nelson of the Yuma County Superior Court ruled late Wednesday night that Ms. Cabrera be struck from the ballot because she did not know enough English to do the job."

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Re: Talk about being heavy handed.

Postby Kyle » Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:30 pm

English actually isn't the official language of the US, but it is the official language of many states, and it is by far the most commonly spoken language. The fact is you have to be able to speak English to deal with most people and other politicians. If you can't you won't be able to do your job.

Re: Talk about being heavy handed.

Postby Elusive_lady » Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:16 am

Shane Bikman wrote:http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/us/judge-orders-arizona-candidate-struck-from-ballot-over-english-skills.html?_r=2

This was on Facebook as posted by one of my friends. Does this seem fair to any here who do not speak English as a first language?


I think it's fair. I don't see how anyone has any business moving to a foreign country unless they are willing to learn that country's tongue and adopt their culture.

If I moved to France, for instance, I wouldn't expect to be given any breaks if I was foolish enough not to learn French, and fluently. How could I expect France to show me any respect if I snubbed them first?