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Old 05-23-2012, 02:59 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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I think it unethical for businesses to cater to lawbreakers for a buck. Sorry, you don't agree.
Hitler might agree, Adam Smith certainly won't.
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Old 05-23-2012, 02:59 PM
 
Location: Virginia Beach
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But the anchors are here directly due to illegal immigration by their parents and that is unnatural growth.
Either way, the discussion is moot unless it can be proven that most of the demographic that this Dallas pizza chain is trying to drawn in is here due to illegal means.

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Besides as I said most Hispanic-Americans know to speak English so why would they need to order pizza in Spanish?
It's a draw. It's something that turns heads and gets someone to remember the restaurant. Good or bad, either way, a sound strategy.

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I think it unethical for businesses to cater to lawbreakers for a buck. Sorry, you don't agree.
I think as long as it makes revenue, unethical is irrelevant. The only thing business should be concerned with is following the law.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:00 PM
 
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So I guess the OP is against American businesses doing promotions that give them more business. How republican of you.
Actually it is the pizza place that is stepping over the line. I am guessing that the reason they are in business is because mostly of ENGLISH speaking customers.....Now they want to p*ss on them and issue free pizza to mexicans.

OK...so let them depend on the mexicans for their survival. Simple.

How 'partisan' of you to make this a political thing.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:00 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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But the anchors are here directly due to illegal immigration by their parents and that is unnatural growth. Besides as I said most Hispanic-Americans know to speak English so why would they need to order pizza in Spanish?
How about for fun? I enjoy every opportunity to speak a foreign language.
And btw, many of those illegals are paying into YOUR Social Security system.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:00 PM
 
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And it would kill you to learn Spanish? How hard is it to learn? Can't handle the challenge? Learning a foreign language stimulates and enriches the mind. It also helps stave off Alzheimer's, doctors say, for the geezerly set among us. What foreign language did you learn in highschool? What about college? You did go to college, didn't you?
Why the hell should we? Maybe I would rather learn Mandarin. If you don't use a language you lose so it is a waste of time. The reason that Spanish is being pushed in this country is because of the number of illegal alien Spanish speakers and Hispanic-Americans who prefer everything in Spanish for them even though they know English. I'll be damned if I will accomodate either group. Assimilate to our language out in mainstream or get the hell out!
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:01 PM
 
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I ordered in Spanish at Chipotle once and I think it got me some extra guac and cheese
Exactly.

People don't understand how that works. ANYONE can learn a few words of other languages and use them for perks.

Personally, I don't remember the last time I stood in a long line at a Cambodian-owned donut shop. Life is a difficult as you make it. You can get all huffy and turn it into a discussion of illegals (silly, IMHO) or you can learn to hablo the language un poquito and get a free pizza.

In my world, free pizza wins.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:01 PM
 
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Hitler might agree, Adam Smith certainly won't.

love the way you lefties invoke the name of hitler at the drop of a hat. Really...so pathetic and ignorant.... Carry on.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:02 PM
 
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The only thing the restaurant wants to promote is Spanish.
What is your opinion of Lidia's Italy: Home

She is constantly all about Italy. Nothing against Italy.


Lidia Bastianich is one of the most-loved chefs on television, a best-selling cookbook author, and restaurateur. She has held true to her Italian roots and culture, which she proudly and warmly invites her fans to experience.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:03 PM
 
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How about for fun? I enjoy every opportunity to speak a foreign language.
And btw, many of those illegals are paying into YOUR Social Security system.
Wow...are YOU misguided.
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Old 05-23-2012, 03:03 PM
 
Location: Virginia Beach
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Assimilate to our language out in mainstream or get the hell out!
Or just accept the fact that in this country, Spanish is our second language.
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