Posted by
Conservative in Paradise on Sunday, October 01, 2006 1:57:59 PM
Do we live in America? I believe we do, therefore, why do our police officers need to learn Spanish? I also hate it when those automated phones ask us to press 2 for spanish, but thats another story. In Texas the city of Royce in Hunt County is being sued because an officer, who was doing his job, detained a man who only spoke Spanish, the lawyer also claims excessive force was used because there was a communication barrier. This is America and if someone is going to live here they need to learn English, it is not our responsibility to accommodate the needs of those living here who do not speak English. This is another reason why congress should make a law saying that English is the only and official language of America. If not, because of multiculturalisim, we will all need to speak not only Spanish but also Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, French, and other languages to meet the needs of our guests and new citizens.
City sued: Didn't teach cop Spanish
"The plaintiff in the suit said he had been coming to the U.S. to work for 23
years but did not understand what the officer meant when he repeatedly said,
"Down! Down! Down!"
The suit against Royce City is seeking $1 million in exemplary damages, $3,000
in medical expenses, $150,000 in damages for pain and suffering and $25,000 for
lost wages, as well as an apology from the police officer."