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IS THE MONTROSE, PENNSYLVANIA VFW'S PHONE MESSAGE
OFFENSIVE? -- "Hello, this is Montrose VFW. We
are an
English speaking, American establishment. If you
do not
speak English or believe in America, please hang
up."
You can listen to the phone message at the link
below.
Story here...
http://www.wnep.com/
Global/story.asp?S=8801969&nav=menu158_2
Story below:
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Is VFW Post Phone
Message Offensive?
By Norm Jones
A VFW in Susquehanna County is drawing some attention because of its
answering machine message. Some in Montrose wonder if it the right
message.
The VFW near Montrose is a busy place along Route 706, a place where many
in the area come to socialize. But some folks are questioning the post's
answering machine message, saying it's not very social at all.
 "Hello,
this is Montrose VFW. We are an English speaking, American establishment.
If you do not speak English or believe in America, please hang up," the
message says.
"Racist. I mean, that's like, this is a free country, isn't it? That's
what my understanding is," said Teresa Arthofer of Montrose. She wasn't
happy hearing about the message, calling it unconstitutional.
"Does it say English speech? It just says freedom of speech. No where in
there does it say freedom of English speech. It just says, freedom of
speech," Arthofer added.
"What do I think? I agree. If you're going to be in America, speak
English," said Helen Warner of Springville. She added her grandparents had
to learn English, why not everyone else.
"I mean, I have a hard time understanding some people and I think that if
you live in a country, you should be able to speak the language and
acclimate yourself to the country you're living in but I also think we
need to have some patience and respect and understanding," said Laurie
Farley of Montrose.
Newswatch 16 talk with VFW Post Commander John Miner about the message.
"We are living in America, we should be able to speak English," he said.
Miner added the message is meant for telemarketers who he said call all
the time, often in broken English.
When asked if there was any chances they would change the message Miner
said, "I don't believe so. I don't believe so. We're veterans of America."
The VFW post commander said the message has been on the machine for
several months and so far, they have received no complaints.
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