For those of you who haven’t seen the ad Tim James put out about immigrants learning to speak English, watch the ad below. What do you think about this ad? Did he hit the nail on the head or make our state look silly?
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Douglas Meeks
- Apr 29th, 10
I like it, I could care less what people outside the state think. If you can’t read and speak English you should not be allowed to drive in Alabama.
dcm
Keith Trawick
- Apr 29th, 10
Don’t worry about looking silly. This East Coast thing is palpable even as far as Savannah and it picks up steam in Florida. The upshot is…ain’t nuthin’ cool west of the Ivy League till you hit California.
Learning English is a codeword for assimilation. America americanizes very well given a generation or two..but it starts with the first generation trying to learn English. And furthermore…I’ll bet that all sorts of people will pass that test in English whether they know English or not…lol.
Donald Gaines
- Apr 30th, 10
This is the way it should be everywhere and send all illegals back where they came from.
Dan Sjoerdsma
- Apr 30th, 10
I like it and if we all were not so afraid of political correctness, more people would not be afraid to speak up.
Political Correctness has and is ruining this country!
Deborah Martin
- Apr 30th, 10
I agree with James.
Marty
- Apr 30th, 10
Tim James hit the nail on the head. I’m for LEGAL immigration. If someone wants to enjoy the bounties of this country, then they should speak the language of this country – English – and they should become a legal citizen. If a person is not a citizen, then they should NOT receive benefits that have been paid for and earned BY citizens. That’s just common sense. And, in case anyone is wondering, I’m not part of Tim James’ campaign. I’m just someone who also is fed up with our country being torn apart under the disguise of political correctness. I’m proud of Tim for speaking up.
Bill Fortner
- Apr 30th, 10
Are the traffic direction and warning signs in 12 languages? No? Then they better know how to read and understand English or everyone else on the highway is at risk.
J.D. Painter
- May 1st, 10
It is about time our leaders spoke up for English speaking, God fearing, common sense Americans. I can’t remember the last time I heard someone with the guts speak up and tell it like it is. Of course I an racist and a bigot for thinking anyone who lives here should act and speak English. If not go to Canada.
Craig Wells
- May 11th, 10
I am not against immigration, just against illegal immigration. We will become another lawless state and country if the laws are not enforeced. The US Government will not perform its duty and purpose, therefore, the States had better stand up. One more thing, what language are the street signs that Alabama Drives must adhere to?
Jim
- May 16th, 10
VOTE NO to TIM JAMES. I am not an out of state resident. I want illegal immigrants sent home. I am a Republican that leans to conservative.
I do not want the racist Tim James elected for the rediculous “we speak English here”. This is a beautiful state, with a family focus and still have the spirit of the individualism. That said we cannot allow our state to be stolen by racist.
God did not speak English would we send him packing?
VOTE NO TIM JAMES
jim
S. Powell
- May 18th, 10
i want to make sure people understand why these problems exist in the first place… president FDR invited mexicans and guatemalans to come and work here during world war II. at the end of this project, there were over 3,000,000,000 “newer” immigrants in the U.S. this new tradition was continued and reinforced by the beef industry. millions of mexicans were bussed in to the U.S. for decades, to work for cheap, while the government turned a blind eye. we need need not take out our anger and frustrations on the immigrants them selves, when it was the U.S. that created the problem in the first place. unless your great grandfather had a feather in his hair, you’re an immigrant too.
S. Powell
- May 20th, 10
3,000,000 “newer”… sorry.
S. Powell
- May 24th, 10
*this is a correction to my last post*
3,000,000 “newer” immigrants…
DMH
- May 26th, 10
The key word from the above post, FDR INVITED. Yes, our country is founded on immigration. But they came here legally because they were INVITED. And they loved our country and couldn’t wait to learn to speak English. I grew up hearing stories from my grandparents, who were actually ashamed of their accent because they wanted to be considered 100% American. It is far different than these ILLEGALS who expect us to cater to them and their heritage. If they are that proud of Mexico they need to stay there. I am all for immigration, but not ILLEGAL-sneaking across our borders in the middle of the night-immigration. If you come into this country legally through the proper channels, learn to speak and write English, get a job and pay taxes, I welcome you with open arms and call you my brother.
Anyways, I do think that ad is effective, but I don’t know if I would vote for him based only on that, I would need to see where he stands on other issues.
Vickie
- May 27th, 10
I appreciate the sentiment of James’ remarks, but it may be impractical and self-damaging. For example, here in Montgomery there are some visitors from out of the country who come for military training and need to be able to drive. They know English well enough to converse, but may not do so well on a written technical test. The state could make exceptions for short-term visitors like tourists, military and foreign students. But if there is an exception, it doesn’t much change the status quo. An oral exam might be a good compromise. On the other question, I do think the remarks he made makes Alabama seem closed off and small-minded. I care about our image in the context of attracting industry. We also need to consider how our college graduates are received if they pursue work outside the state. We can act as if it doesn’t matter if people outside Alabama don’t like us, but we are only hurting ourselves if we ignore our state’s reputation.
Joseph DeStafino
- May 28th, 10
I know people from other countries work and reside here and that is fine. When I went overseas in the military we had to drive in other countries and take test for thier laws which is good because the authorities know who is doing what in thier country. Give temp. license for a reasonable period with restrictions till people become citizens(the correct way).As for Mr. James I believe he is grand standing for the camera.Let’s vote on more than one issue please.