Re: USA
- From: "Doug Kanter" <ancientangler@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2005 19:09:34 GMT
"Dog3" <dog3@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Doug Kanter" <ancientangler@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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>> "Nancy Young" <qwerty@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> "FDR" <_remove_spam_block_rzitka@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
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>>>> "Nancy Young" <qwerty@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
>>>
>>>>> One city here did that to cries of racism blah blah blah ... well,
>>>>> let the
>>>>> people who think that such a bad idea go over to city hall and pick
>>>>> up their CofO (don't ask) and other paperwork to sell a house and
>>>>> no one understands what the hell you're looking for. Not
>>>>> acceptable to me. I'm right behind the law that said, you want to
>>>>> work for the city, you have to be able to communicate in English.
>>>
>>>> I'm sure there are jobs that would require a proficient use of the
>>>> language. However, my grandfather came over from Italy in the 20's,
>>>> didn't know the language, or learn it, but was good enough to work
>>>> for the city sweeping streets. Should he have been deprived
>>>> employment with the city?
>>>
>>> No, though I bet he'd have done well in a more skilled job had he
>>> spoken the language. Before you get annoyed, there is nothing wrong
>>> with being a street sweeper, someone had to do it, and it's hard
>>> honest work. But even the most simple job is probably easier if you
>>> can read directions to equipment, whatever. Those were far simpler
>>> times. But, I digress.
>>>
>>> No, I really don't think it is at all acceptable to have to conduct
>>> business
>>> required by law with people who can't read my applications or
>>> understand what I need from them. You shouldn't be hired if you
>>> can't do the job. I don't think it's too much to ask. I would expect
>>> the same of myself if I moved to another country.
>>>
>>> nancy
>>>
>>
>> I'm thinking of real estate transactions at a county clerk's office,
>> conducted by an employee who speaks little or no English. Could be
>> interesting....
>
> ROFL... I can see it now. I thought I'd bought a small retreat and wind
> up
> owning The Grand Canyon.
Or, the property you wanted, and 3 of your adjoining neighbors' plots, too.
:) No more fence disagreements!
.
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