Andy wrote:

> "Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" > wrote in
> :
>
> > Let the flames begin.
> >
> > Take a note that says "Aprenda ingles, estas en los estados unidos
> ahora"
> > loosely translated "Learn English you are in the United States now".
> >
> > Ray
> > Austin, TX
> > ===
>
> Ray,
>
> In South Philadelphia, Geno's Steaks (cheesesteaks) started a big uproar
> when he (of Italian descent) put a sign next to the order window that
> said "This is America. Order in English!" With a waving American flag
> background.
>
> MAN, did that go over like a lead balloon. The people, the media, city
> government but the issue faded into oblivion.
>
> I sent Joe an e-mail questioning his wisdom. "So when tourists from other
> countries visit, you won't take THEIR business??? Quite the ambassador
> you are, 'WALLY!'"
>
> Pat's "King of Steaks" is just a few steps across the street. They could
> probably spatula flick cheez-whiz at each other.
>
> Sad thing is the argument between the two for decades about which one
> invented the cheesesteak is moot. THEY BOTH SUCK!!!
>
> Sorry to drift OT.
>
> Andy
>
> See: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=2057207&page=1

I beg to differ with you here. He had the sign up for a couple of months and
customers were complying with the request. Then out of the clear blue sky
some reporter got wind of the sign and blew the whole thing out of
proportion. Then the city came in and has threatened him with legal action.
So much for free enterprise.

Ray
Austin, TX
===