Pennsylvania Eatery Defends English Only Policy

Dec. 14, 2007

The owner of a cheesesteak shop in Philadelphia posted a sign on his shop that read: "This is AMERICA: WHEN ORDERING 'SPEAK ENGLISH.'" The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations filed a discrimination complaint against the owner, who said the debate on immigration reform prompted him to put up the sign.

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