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¿usted tienen gusto de las fritadas con eso? :lol:
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland McDonald's restaurant may seem like an unlikely place for a battle over multiculturalism (search), but it has become just that. The controversy was sparked when the state's Democratic comptroller tried to order a meal, but couldn't because the clerk spoke Spanish.
The comptroller, former Maryland Democratic Gov. William Donald Schaefer (search), described it as an affront to American assimilation and was criticized for attacking multiculturalism.
"Most public officials won't speak up; they're worried about the vote. Well, it's about time somebody said something about America," said Schaefer, who declared he would not eat at another McDonald's.
Maryland's Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich (search) used the controversy to weigh in on the broader issue of multiculturalism and the role he says it plays in undermining the American melting pot.
Most politicians try to avoid the topic of multiculturalism, believing that it is too controversial and likely to attract editorial condemnation. Schaefer, however, is undeterred, even bringing bumper stickers to a press conference on Wednesday that said: "Schaefer: He Says What You Think."
Discuss.
Or is it Discuta? p-)
Midtown
05-21-2004, 01:27 PM
haha I stole a Mcdonalds banner while drunk last night. takes up half my wall in my room.
Alex_All_Alone
05-21-2004, 01:51 PM
where did you get the original news story?
Sorry, here's the link (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,120541,00.html).
Secret Squirrel
05-21-2004, 04:33 PM
if you cant speak english, go the f home. I wouldnt go to Russia or China or where-ever to work if i couldnt speak the language. And its not like rotten ronnies really has that complex of a menu.
Operation Ivy
05-21-2004, 04:37 PM
yup that is a problem at any fast food place
Uncle Sam
05-21-2004, 04:37 PM
Personally, I think if you live in America, you should learn the language. It should be a requirement. That doesn't mean you can never speak your native language.
What I want to know is, the article just says that he couldn't order the meal because "the clerk spoke Spanish" it doesn't say the clerk couldn't speak English, just that they spoke Spanish. So, that part is somewhat confusing.
I agree though, I think the ability to speak at least conversational English should be a requisite for citizenship.
Uncle Sam
05-21-2004, 05:03 PM
What I want to know is, the article just says that he couldn't order the meal because "the clerk spoke Spanish" it doesn't say the clerk couldn't speak English, just that they spoke Spanish. So, that part is somewhat confusing.
I agree though, I think the ability to speak at least conversational English should be a requisite for citizenship.
Yeah, but even if she spoke Spanish and could speak English, don't you think she should've spoke English??
UkrainianAmerican
05-21-2004, 06:02 PM
wow, this is simply ridiculous.
Durandal
05-21-2004, 08:15 PM
I am now less smart as result of having read this and thought about it...
I agree, if you do not speak English, no citizen ship for you!
if you can speak english, go the f home. I wouldnt go to Russia or China or where-ever to work if i couldnt speak the language. And its not like rotten ronnies really has that complex of a menu.
Yeah, go back to where ever you came from Secret Squirrel.
rofl
if you cant speak english, go the f home. I wouldnt go to Russia or China or where-ever to work if i couldnt speak the language. And its not like rotten ronnies really has that complex of a menu.
oh just shut the **** up you little ignorant bastard
Seraphim
05-21-2004, 09:06 PM
I just had two filet o fishes.
Secret Squirrel
05-21-2004, 09:07 PM
if you cant speak english, go the f home. I wouldnt go to Russia or China or where-ever to work if i couldnt speak the language. And its not like rotten ronnies really has that complex of a menu.
oh just shut the f*** up you little ignorant bastard
wow...amazing....when are they letting you out of juvie? rofl
UkrainianAmerican
05-21-2004, 09:12 PM
I agree with Secret Squarell here. If you cant speak the language, you got very little to contibute, so get the f*ck out.
The problem about 'speaking the language' is that a lot of people that are 100% all-natural Americans don't really speak the language all that good either. :D
Well maybe you should have just kept those aliens out and joined the kkk. :hug:
Well maybe you should have just kept those aliens out and joined the kkk. :hug:
What does race or ethnicity have to do with language? Language is based in culture, not race.
Every topic in this forum turns to personal jabs. :|
Durandal
05-22-2004, 10:05 AM
The problem about 'speaking the language' is that a lot of people that are 100% all-natural Americans don't really speak the language all that good either. :D
Well, not good.
So go back home you...
Oh wait, you are. :D
Sad thing is your comment is written better than the two proposing the kicking out of immigrants.
You can come be my neighbor anytime!
:cantbeli:
You're right...I should have used 'all that well either'. I think. ;)
I'd pack my bags if it weren't for the lack of wooden shoe stores in your neighbourhood. ;)
Durandal
05-22-2004, 03:11 PM
Dude, I have a saw mill and lots of trees...
Screw the stores.
rofl
Close... would you have enough wood to build me a windmill to live in? :lol:
Even then I still wouldn't have the tulips and Dutch cheese though. :(
Fintin
05-22-2004, 03:45 PM
Close... would you have enough wood to build me a windmill to live in? :lol:
Even then I still wouldn't have the tulips and Dutch cheese though. :(
move to western michigan...they even have stores that sell wooden shoes...freaky deaky dutch
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