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Posted: 11:49 PM Feb 4, 2008
Commissioners Vote To Remove Spanish Option From Phones
Beaufort County Commissioners remove Spanish option from county phones. Reporter: Dave Jordan |
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People calling Beaufort County offices will no longer have the option of picking the Spanish language.
The commissioners voted Monday night to remove Spanish language assistance and instructions on county phone systems.
Commissioner Hood Richardson says Spanish language translators are still available at county agencies, and he's happy the resolution passed. Richardson says, "There's nothing in the constitution of the U.S. nor in my heritage that says I have to accommodate illegals that invade my privacy my way of life and change the history of my family."
Commissioners also discussed the future process for policy making within the county government when it comes to providing services to illegal aliens.
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Posted by: BONITA
Location: MARTIN COUNTY
on Feb 11, 2008 at 03:44 PM
Way to go!! Yes, about time a servant of the county stands up for what is right. We are losing our heritage each day that we don't stand up for what is our!!! Thank God we still have an elect that will stand up for whats right. My hat is off to you.
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Posted by: mk
on Feb 11, 2008 at 02:24 PM
I applaud all the small minded people who have put something so trivial as this as their top priority. I also suppose that the only people who speak Spanish are Illegal?? I'm glad you all will sleep a lot better at night knowing that the Spanish option is off the phone systems. I have a bizarre thought, how about start focusing on something that matters, like giving Eastern NC children a better Education. So they can be educated and be above such petty acts!!!
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Posted by: jw
Location: nc
on Feb 11, 2008 at 08:31 AM
amen ! to the majority of comments---against having to be force fed spanish in different situations...i am american...i speak english, if you do not like that america is an only english speaking country ...i advise to just get and and go somewhere else.
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