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Re: White victim of discrimination fired for calling Mexican a Mexican,

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From: Harry K
Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 16:29
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On May 1, 6:55 am, Jack <tinac...@themacisp.net> wrote:
> On Apr 29, 11:12 am, Kent Wills <compu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > As I understand it, on 28 Apr 2007 14:00:37 -0700, Ted
>
> > <tedor...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >> Law allows Iowa employers wide latitude to terminate work.
>
> >         Iowa is a right to work state.  This means that an employer
> > can hire and fire for any reason, except for the employee being part
> > of a protected class.
> >         Calling someone Mexican, especially when they are Mexican, is
> > a pretty stupid reason to cite for termination, but it is legal in
> > Iowa.
>
> > --
> > Kent
> > Recuerdo del Fin Del Mundo!
>
> Subject: FW: English Only
>
> If only the liberals would get it.
>
> How ALL business phones SHOULD be answered!
>
> GOOD MORNING, WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
>
> Press "1" for English.
>
> Press "2" to disconnect until you learn to speak English
>
> And remember only two defining forces have ever
> Offered to die for you,
>
> Jesus Christ
>
> And the American Soldier.
>
> One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

I would modify it to:

If you do not want to continue in English, press 1 until you learn to
speak English.

Or if it has to be PC "if you...., press 1 for other languages"

It annoys the "P" out of me to have to push a button to continue in
what should be the national language.

Harry K
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Subject: Re: White victim of discrimination fired for calling Mexican a Mexican,
Date: 28 May 2007 09:29:34 -0700
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