Thread: Spanish-Language Billboard Upsets Some Alabama Residents

In Theodore, Alabama, Spanish-language billboards have caused a stir among town residents.

If translated into English, the billboards read, “First-time home buyers. Yes, you can. Achieve your dream of homeownership,â€

[quote]The billboards were paid for by the Mobile County Commission with a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Though the signs are intended for Spanish-speaking first-time home buyers, the program they advertise is open to everyone.

HUD’s national office released the following statement:

“It is important that those with limited english proficiency be provided every opportunity under the law to understand their rights. On August 11, 2000, Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services by Persons with Limited English Proficiency,â€

Where are the signs in English, French, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Chinese, etc...?

Only Spanish? Seems pretty racist to me. We should sue!

of course we should sue, and repeal that executive order!

[quote="NoBueno"][quote]The billboards were paid for by the Mobile County Commission with a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Though the signs are intended for Spanish-speaking first-time home buyers, the program they advertise is open to everyone.

HUD’s national office released the following statement:

“It is important that those with limited english proficiency be provided every opportunity under the law to understand their rights. On August 11, 2000, Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services by Persons with Limited English Proficiency,â€