I heard that there the owner of a deli or store in NY put a sign in the window that said, "This is AMERICA: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH,' " No one has been refused service, but the owner is being harrassed by Human Relations Commision for discrimination.
Is this discrimination or free speach?
2007-02-12 00:57:47 · 11 answers · asked by doulivinurworld 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
a blatant display of discrimination.
2007-02-12 01:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Once again the thought police are stepping all over the rights of the private citizen. Just like the sign in many establishments that states, :We reserve the right to refuse service." it is his right as a business owner. It is protected under free speech as well. Didn't many states as well as the federal gov just pass something saying that English is the national language?
Also, he is not telling people that they can not speak other languages in and around his establishment...just when ordering. Just imagine the law suits that would follow if an order was placed in a language not spoken by the owner or his employees and the patron became ill because of some allergic reaction!
From what I have read, his sign is not costing him any revenue or patrons. Good for him!!!
2007-02-12 01:37:08 · answer #2 · answered by wolf n dolphin beals 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he had said "No English...No Service", this would be a cut and dried case of discrimination - refusing service to certain individuals.
While he has the right to freedom of speech...he is demonstrating a lack of understanding and more importantly - he is hurting his business potentially. So I see it as neither freedom of speech or discrimination....more just plain old stupidity.
2007-02-12 01:02:22 · answer #3 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If he owns the building he can choose to serve whoever and whatever he wants to, it may not be the best business decsion but in this daya nd age ppl are so wishy washy, its nice to see someone take a stand for something..
2007-02-12 01:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by lethander_99 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it sounds like "private enterprise."
You come to MY store...you go by MY rules. This IS America and our common language is supposed to be english yet too many lawyers are destroying our rights to gain more dollars in their own pockets!
2007-02-12 01:02:00 · answer #5 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on his intent. Otherwise, it is free enterprise. It is no different than "No Shirt, Shoes, No Service". If you cannot understand the lanquage, then how can he fill the order properly.
2007-02-12 01:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by ThePerfectStranger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what side of the political isle you are on..,he is the owner and has the right to serve or not serve whom ever he chooses.However,you will have liberals and NAACP saying its discrimination.I say cheers for the owner,my hats off to him.
2007-02-12 01:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by jnwmom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its a private corporation, they do no longer would desire to uphold loose speech yada yada yada. the individuals spewing that would desire to think of--what reason would a US communications corporation have for no longer purely allowing US loose speech? it seems to me that would desire to be a brilliant thank you to teach the worldwide what freedom feels like.
2016-11-03 05:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually a cheese steak stand in Philadelphia...the sign is still there.
2007-02-12 06:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to understand that we live in a dictatorship now.It's them the government, not WE THE PEOPLE.
2007-02-12 01:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by SCOTT K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋