Testimonials

Born and living for 46 years in Germany, I decided to emigrate to California in 1986. I went through a rigorous screening procedure by the INS, and rightfully so. They checked my entire background, my health and ... I had to proof that I can write, read and comprehend the English language, which I felt was absolutely justified. 

Being an active member of my community, which is one of the most diversified in California, I am confronted with major obstacles re: language barriers. The majority of Latinos, Laotians, Cambodians in our community speak little or no English, but expect us, the English speaking members of the community to accept their way of living, which not always agree with the laws of this country. Our police officers, not able to communicate with them, are helpless watching what is going on. That is a big burden on all of us, who likes to enjoy a peaceful living in our community. 

Our city is, like the entire State of California, on the verge of filing bankruptcy, but at community meetings, one provide interpreters for none English speaking members/organizations of our community, wasting the little bit of money we have left. I feel that this is unacceptable! One said: "When you go to Rome, you have to do it like the Romans do" and this should be adapted for America too.

I.O., California

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