Geno's English Only sign

LunaChick · 03-19-2008, 07:42 PM

Ruling: Geno's Steaks English-Only Signs Not Discriminatory

POSTED: 4:16 pm EDT March 19, 2008
UPDATED: 5:47 pm EDT March 19, 2008

PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia agency has ruled that English-only signs at a famous cheesesteak shop are not discriminatory.

The Commission on Human Relations ruled Wednesday that the sign at Geno's Steaks does not violate the city's Fair Practices Ordinance.

Joe Vento posted the signs at his shop in October 2005. They read "This is AMERICA: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH."'

Critics alleged that the policy discourages customers of certain backgrounds from eating there. They said the signs discourage non-English speakers from going to the shop.

Vento said he has never refused service to anyone because they couldn't speak English.

http://www.nbc10.com/news/15644939/d...=headlineclick

stresseater · 03-19-2008, 08:16 PM

ilovecats · 03-19-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stresseater

I agree.Too bad we didn't see more of this.

03-19-2008, 07:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
LunaChick 3-Less Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,656 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 966 Thanked 517 Times in 178 Posts	Geno's English Only sign Ruling: Geno's Steaks English-Only Signs Not Discriminatory POSTED: 4:16 pm EDT March 19, 2008 UPDATED: 5:47 pm EDT March 19, 2008 PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia agency has ruled that English-only signs at a famous cheesesteak shop are not discriminatory. The Commission on Human Relations ruled Wednesday that the sign at Geno's Steaks does not violate the city's Fair Practices Ordinance. Joe Vento posted the signs at his shop in October 2005. They read "This is AMERICA: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH."' Critics alleged that the policy discourages customers of certain backgrounds from eating there. They said the signs discourage non-English speakers from going to the shop. Vento said he has never refused service to anyone because they couldn't speak English. http://www.nbc10.com/news/15644939/d...=headlineclick __________________ Ancient Warriors; For gamers by gamers.

03-19-2008, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
stresseater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Birthplace of the Boonies Rural Oklahoma Posts: 2,468 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 241 Thanked 85 Times in 57 Posts	__________________ **** The views and opinions stated by kids=stress are simply that. Views and opinions. They are not meant to slam anyone else or their views.To anyone whom I may have offended by this expression of my humble opinion, I hereby recognized and appologized to you publically.

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