In another example of a nanny state out of control or the overwhelming influx into the U.S. of illegal Hispanics who don’t speak English (you choose, this story touches on both of those nerves), we have American firefighters in Oregon who are being demoted or fired simply because they don’t speak Spanish.
The State of Oregon requires firefighter crew leaders to be able to communicate with every crew member, therefore, if one firefighter speaks only Spanish the crew leader is required by the State of Oregon to speak Spanish. Those who don’t are losing their jobs or being demoted. After all, what is most important to the State of Oregon is not the fact that the fires need to be put out or that most likely those who speak only Spanish are in the U.S. illegally. No, what is important is that they be able to communicate. Repeat after me until we all believe it: "Government knows best, government knows best"…
Why all firefighters aren’t required to speak English is beyond me:
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