In a very encouraging bit of news from Arizona, a woman was disqualified from running for office based on her poor English skills.
As reported, in part, at the reference:
PHOENIX (Reuters) - A woman barred from seeking elected office in an Arizona border town by a judge who ruled she did not have a sufficient grasp of English has decided to fight the controversial ruling, and filed an appeal on Friday, her lawyer said.
A Yuma County judge disqualified Alejandrina Cabrera, a U.S. citizen born in Yuma, from running for a seat on the city council in the town of San Luis this week for what he called a "large gap" between her English proficiency and that required to serve on the council.
"It was clear to the court that she was stymied by many questions, did not understand many questions, failed to comprehend what was being asked, and guessed at answers," the court ruling said.
The judge, in a move that sparked a debate over language in often bilingual U.S.-Mexican border communities, said Cabrera's English was not of the level needed to carry out the professional duties required of a representative of the public.
Hooray for this common-sense judge! Perhaps Cabrera should move to Mexico and run for office in that failed , 3rd-world state?
This sort of ruling is desperately needed throughout America for occupations which attract foreigners who deal with the public and MUST be fluent in English.
After all this is America, despite the best efforts of Barack Obama and the democrat party.
A new standard should be applied:
Press 1 for English, or
Press 2 to begin deportation process!
