From ABCNews.com
‘Speak English’ Signs OK at Philly Shop
Ruling: ‘Speak English’ Signs at Philadelphia Cheesesteak Shop Not DiscriminatoryThe owner of a famous cheesesteak shop did not discriminate when he posted signs asking customers to speak English, a city panel ruled Wednesday.
In a 2-1 vote, a Commission on Human Relations panel found that two signs at Geno’s Steaks telling customers, “This is America: WHEN ORDERING ‘PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH,’” do not violate the city’s Fair Practices Ordinance.
Shop owner Joe Vento has said he posted the signs in October 2005 because of concerns over immigration reform and an increasing number of people in the area who could not order in English.
Vento has said he never refused service to anyone because they couldn’t speak English. But critics argued that the signs discourage customers of certain backgrounds from eating at the shop.
My great grandfather came here from Italy and learned the English language. There’s no excuse for those that refuse to learn English. This is American and we speak English.
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The moral of this tale:
Never screw with someone from Philly…!
Gotta love Joey…he’s STILL stiring the pot.
And he makes the BEST damn cheesesteaks on the frigging PLANET!
I spent so much money at Geno’s I feel like I’m a stockholder…LOL
And hey, Pat’s Steaks across the street isn’t too shabby either.
If you’ve EVER been there, you KNOW the sheer VOLUME of business Joey and the guys do demands speed and efficiency. And this goes on practically 27/7/364 (they DO get Christmas off).
Yo, Joey…WTG!
B.G.
Gimme TWO to go..WITH!
(if you gotta ask, you ain’t been there)