Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Rick — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:54:44 GMT

Mr. Vento and his attorney are absolutely correct. He does have the right to make a political statement or statements. Patrons or prospective patrons who are offended by his speech can "vote with their feet" if they wish.

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Rick, Elfin Forest, CA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:29:53 GMT

Once we begin to believe we must knuckle under to lunatic ideas of political correctness for fear of offending someone we are at the top of a very slippery slope. The tyranny of the few is at the bottom of that slope.

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

John, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:06:50 GMT

Doesn't Philadelphia have the highest murder rate in the nation? Why can't they spend their resources to reduce murders, rather than to harass small business owners?

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Beth, Wisconsin — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:25:02 GMT

He did say "please order in English," and there was no mention of people who did not speak English being turned away. The investigation is such a waste of government resources, especially when we are in a recession. The lack of common sense in American Government can cause real hardship for average people.

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Jamey, Nashville, TN — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:25:16 GMT

Not only did the City of Philadelphia violate his constitutional rights, but please tell me at what time did it become illegal to ask a person to speak the only language you understand and when did it become illegal to refuse to do business with individuals you cannot understand? Give me a break.

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Milan, Fort Worth, Texas — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:54:35 GMT

How sad that our government is against the very people that support them. We fight and die very day for our freedoms and in our oun backyard we have to kneel to political correctness. "Sticks and Stones"

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Milan, Fort Worth, Texas — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:54:37 GMT

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

S Perry — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:33:21 GMT

Now if only Mr. Vento would speak English
without slaughtering the language.

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Terrie Hall, Eden Prairie, Minnesota — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:31:28 GMT

You know what's great about traveling in Europe? Most store owners, heck -- almost everyone -- speaks some English. I don't think it would hurt us to learn a few words of another person's language, particularly if those people are your customers!

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Silicon Valley. . the west coast melting pot — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:56:24 GMT

Hello,

I do see on average that Americans tend not to force themselves to learn a second language because its easy for us to survive without learning it. That being said, the shop keeper has right state his opinions as long as he does not refuse service to somebody. Even if it came to a patron simply pointing at a menu item to get service. If he serves him. . end of story. . . and the city should reimburse him for the legal fees/hassle. When English classes in schools become optional due to race and culture, we have ceased to promote Americana english as a national heritage. Eventually America will have to change the Constitution so that one of the parents of a child born in America has to be an american citizen before the child can be an American citizen. Its not fair for the parents to knowingly use the child as a boat anchor.

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

SLG — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:38:02 GMT

If you live in America, learn English. How can you read street signs if you cannot read English? English is the dominant language of business. If you want to get ahead, learn it and stop whining. If Chinese was the strongest language for getting ahead, you better believe I'd be learning it and it would be mandatory in schools.

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Jim — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:35:59 GMT

This is america ,I believe it too ,when I travel abroad i got to speak the language there or for get it same here if you want to live here learn the language

Store sign sparks free-speech debate

Mark, Dallas Texas — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:05:01 GMT

Why must the indiferent thinking people spoil it for eveyone else. The majority are getting slammed by the people who don't like freedom of speech etc. I say put up 2 signs. America take back what you are loosing before it's to late, I know this is how it starts then they pull the rug from under you. DO IN AMERICA AS AMERICANS DO. Political correctnes is a destroyer of nations. I know, I'm from Africa and it's sad