[johnb838]

Your post reminded me of something. You hear a lot of talk about making English the official language of the U.S. Well, we all know that's not going to happen. But I have a question. How long do you think it's going to be before it is a requirement to speak Spanish?

I have another question. I'm in orientation today, and they said in a video on hazardous chemicals that not only should an employer have information on the chemicals we use, I have a RIGHT to the information, I HAVE to be given it. So if I HAVE to sit through an information/training session, am I exercising a right? Or am I being coerced by a communist-like entity to be indoctrinated into the government's position on hazardous materials? You be the judge. (if you would.)

[MortMan]

There are 2 parts to your RIGHT to the information. The company has a companion RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that you receive it, both to preclude lawsuits and to ensure you know about the dangerous materials you will work with.

After all, if you misuse a dangerous chemical you will affect not only yourself, but also your coworkers.

My $.02

[DaiHuy]

yo, dat be meanin I be's havin 2nd language, y'know what I'm sayin?

[Iron Matron]

But I have a question. How long do you think it's going to be before it is a requirement to speak Spanish?<<

It already is for some jobs in some areas. If you want to work for the City and County here in Texas..one needs to learn Spanish. SO I've taken the language in self-defense (Spanish is EASY, BTW, no wonder they don't want the hassle of learning English..that might be..work. Which, takes..a...brain!)

You ought to hear some of the BS I hear the local Mex's speaking..especially if they believe no one around them knows Spanish..incredible..a$$holes..most of 'em.

[snowsislander]

You hear a lot of talk about making English the official language of the U.S. Well, we all know that's not going to happen. But I have a question. How long do you think it's going to be before it is a requirement to speak Spanish?

I don't know, but take a look at the top stories on the Republican National Committee's official website's News page:

July 18, 2005 :
RNC Alcanza Otro Récord de Recaudación de Fondos en un Año en que No Hay Elecciones Presidenciales

July 18, 2005 :
RNC Sets Another Fundraising Record For A Non-Presidential Election Year

July 14, 2005 :
Statement By RNC Chairman Ken Mehlman On The Passing Of Arthur A. Fletcher

July 14, 2005 :
Declaraciones por el Presidente del RNC Ken Mehlman sobre el Fallecimiento de Arthur A. Fletcher

I checked the DNC's site, and they go whole hog: they have a complete, separate Spanish version of their website (as far as I can see).

[Horkster]

Fo' schizzle, my nizzles...

[bboop]

It all pays the same.