[contemplator]

Our society is founded on personal freedoms, with freedom of expression being one of the most sacred. Why is it that those who claim to be the most patriotic among us are among the loudest when it comes to denying those freedoms to others when it doesn’t match their view of what America should be? A Catholic school is privately owned to be sure, but then again so are most of the businesses on Main Stree U.S.A. How would people feel if they went to a Mexican restaurant in Miami, USA and were told that they weren’t allowed to speak English there? They would likely boycott the place and see if there was any legal action they could take to prevent such blatant discrimination. America hasn’t always lived up to the ideal listed in the constitution but it has consistently moved in that direction. We can’t choose to allow freedom only when it is convenient or when it doesn’t interfere with our view of how things should be.

OK - My flamesuit and protective goggles are on :)

[cspackler]

How would people feel if they went to a Mexican restaurant in Miami, USA and were told that they weren’t allowed to speak English there?

Then I wouldn't go there, I would take my money elsewhere. It's a private school, and thus is in the throes of the free market. If a restaraunt can have a Spanish only policy and stay in business, more power to them. If the parents don't like the English only policy, go back to the public school and do as they please.

[brytlea]

The Constitution was written to tell the FEDERAL GOVT what they could and could not do. A private enterprise, in theory, can do basically what it wants. If a Mexican restaurant decided no one could speak English there, yes, people have the right to boycott. Why is it the courts business?

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[MEGoody]

How would people feel if they went to a Mexican restaurant in Miami, USA and were told that they weren’t allowed to speak English there?

I would spend my money at a different restaurant. . .no big deal.

They would likely boycott the place and see if there was any legal action they could take to prevent such blatant discrimination.

Whining lefties might pursue legal action. Conservatives wouldn't because they know it is a private business and they have the right to choose how to run it.

[Vigilanteman]

How would people feel if they went to a Mexican restaurant in Miami, USA and were told that they weren’t allowed to speak English there?

I've got news for you: there are many Mexican-run establishments in the United States where I wouldn't go in without a Hispanic friend because some of the patrons do not like gringos.