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| Thread ID: 137936 | 2014-09-11 08:13:00 | Why is this translated? | Cato (6936) | PC World Chat |
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| 1383740 | 2014-09-11 08:13:00 | I got my election letter today with the "EasyVote" card. On the back of it I was surprised to see instructions in 25 different languages (including Maori and Cook Island). My question is, why do we need this translation? I was under the impression one had to proficient in English to become a citizen, right? In fact one would even need to take an IELTS test and pass to get a work permit. So, what gives? |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 1383741 | 2014-09-11 08:28:00 | Don't expect logic to apply here. PC means Pandering Capitulation. :( |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1383742 | 2014-09-11 08:34:00 | Proficient in English is one thing, but an individual may still be more comfortable reading in their native language. | pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 1383743 | 2014-09-11 09:20:00 | Proficient in English is one thing, but an individual may still be more comfortable reading in their native language. Yeah? Maybe they'd be more comfortable in their own country too? If you can't learn basic English, you should certainly not have the privilege to vote. |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 1383744 | 2014-09-11 09:25:00 | Guessing you'll be voting for Winston then. | Alex B (15479) | ||
| 1383745 | 2014-09-11 10:22:00 | Yeah? Maybe they'd be more comfortable in their own country too? Not necessarily... |
pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 1383746 | 2014-09-11 11:04:00 | You just disenfranchised a bunch of our members :( Yeah?... If you can't learn basic English, you should certainly not have the privilege to vote. |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 1383747 | 2014-09-11 11:15:00 | I know plenty of people born & raised in English-speaking countries and families who still barely have a grasp of the language, so do we stop them voting too? :P | inphinity (7274) | ||
| 1383748 | 2014-09-11 21:24:00 | I know plenty of people born & raised in English-speaking countries and families who still barely have a grasp of the language, so do we stop them voting too? :P Yes, because they’ll probably vote for a politician of the same ilk and let’s face it they have plenty to choose from. ;) |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 1383749 | 2014-09-11 22:11:00 | Yes, because they’ll probably vote for a politician of the same ilk and let’s face it they have plenty to choose from. ;) :+1: |
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