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General Category => National/Breaking News => Topic started by: Kamaji on March 24, 2023, 11:43:42 am
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Washington Dems Want English-Language Requirement Cut for Certain Civil Service Positions
Leah Barkoukis
March 24, 2023
Legislation introduced by Washington state Democrats would eliminate an English-language requirement for some civil service employees, including firefighters, police officers, and sheriff’s office positions. Additionally, U.S. citizenship would not be required either, as Senate Bill 5274 would allow lawful permanent residents to apply.
The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Javier Valdez, said the legislation would increase the pool of candidates available and help diversify the state's workforce.
“If an applicant is capable and qualified to do the job, we must remove the barriers that prevent them from working as a public servant,” Valdez said. “Washington is a diverse, multicultural state, and our workforce should reflect that.”
The measure, denounced by conservatives, passed the Senate earlier this month and will now be taken up by the House.
“This latest left-wing equity push neither makes sense nor serves the public,” said Radio host Jason Rantz, who argued speaking English is a necessary requirement to perform even the most basic tasks associated with the jobs.
"This will push unqualified candidates into roles for diversity’s sake (and yes, you’re unqualified for these jobs if you don’t possess these basic skills)," he said. "It puts our safety at risk."
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Source: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2023/03/24/washington-dems-want-english-language-requirement-out-for-first-responders-n2621080
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:facepalm2:
Democrats have got to be some of the stupidest people on this planet.
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So this does not need to be said in English??? (Of course in this day and age, the person arrested might not speak English either.)
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”
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So this does not need to be said in English??? (Of course in this day and age, the person arrested might not speak English either.)
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”
"Sie haben das Recht zu schweigen. Alles, was Sie sagen, kann und wird vor Gericht gegen Sie verwendet werden. Sie haben das Recht auf einen Anwalt. Wenn Sie sich keinen Anwalt leisten können, wird Ihnen einer gestellt."
Or:
"Anda memiliki hak untuk tetap diam. Apa pun yang Anda katakan dapat dan akan digunakan untuk melawan Anda di pengadilan. Anda berhak mendapatkan pengacara. Jika Anda tidak mampu membayar pengacara, seorang pengacara akan ditunjuk untuk Anda."
Makes perfect sense to me!
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Firefighters don't have to speak English? WTF? That's a safety issue.
What's next? Air Traffic Controllers?
English Teachers?
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"The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Javier Valdez..."
Notice anything...?
Once more, Fishrrman's dialectic:
You may not be interested in the politics of race, ethnicity, and identity.
But the politics of race, ethnicity and identity are VERY MUCH interested ... in YOU.
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If I read this correctly, civil servants will not be required to speak the language (English) of the country they are employed in.
There are many companies today that outsource their customer service/technical support. Although I admire these people whose first language is not English for doing these jobs, I hate to make these calls. I can't understand what they are saying due to their accents.
I can't, in my wildest dreams imagine what it would be like to try to communicate with someone, about something that might have vital importance, who doesn't speak the language.
I'm hoping I am misreading this article
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Firefighters don't have to speak English? WTF? That's a safety issue.
What's next? Air Traffic Controllers?
English Teachers?
Any one that wants a pilot's license (Sport, Private, or Commercial) must be able to read and speak English. English is required of all Pilots, even international.