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Reader Poll Replies:
* Wow, what is next, using all types of currency on the
craps tables? Enough is enough, politically correct or whatever,
if a person cannot read English then dont gamble.
William D. NY
* No way, stay like it is , we
have enough changes in this town. Caroline T. Las Vegas.
* I believe it would be
helpful to have signage and slot machines in several languages. Some of
the newer machines are difficult to understand and this will allow
people of all origins to enjoy these games. The most common languages
and the ones that should be included are spanish, russian, chinese and
japanese. I feel that this will make the most sense in an international
destination. Nir Lorant San Luis Obispo/CA
* NO! They should all
be in english. After all - this is America. Let them all learn Our
way of speaking. Mary Franklin, IN
* In order to keep
competitive Las Vegas Casinos are almost going to have to begin, at a
minimum, having signs in both English and Spanish. Hispanics are growing
in population and this cannot be ignored. At this time, I do not believe
that other languages would necessarily be required. However, I do
understand that the tourists in Vegas are wide in scope and not just
Hispanic or English speaking. Lisa Trudell Omaha, NE
* We feel that this is still
america and all signs should be in english if we go to a different
country we take the time to learn enough of the language to get by.
lonnie knick
* No, you are in America.
Florence Burchell Elk Mound, Wi.
* O god please no no no no!
not in my beloved casino, the last place where i can get away from
political correctness, this is America and Las Vegas should keep the
standard it always has , please lets not let this happen to one of the
few places Americans can go to escape the burdens of an ever changing
world based on correctness , its not correct Its always worked before.
Like a wonderful saying goes, " If its not broke, don't try and fix it"
Nuff said! Darren Fine Fort Collins, CO
* I dont think multiple
languages are a big deal. The world has become a much smaller place. As
well, the more accommodating to visitors who speak a foreign language
the more likely they are to return or recommend the hotel to friends,
family, etc. I think hotels and casinos do need to be carful about
making english speaking customers feel like the minority when the visit
as well. As a whole, multi language casinos, are a good idea. Richard
Louisville/Ky
* English. I don't mind
signage being multi-language, but all spoken word needs to be english.
After all this is still america. Cyndi Ohio
* No...This is America. Our
language is English. Why do we have to make so many changes for other
cultures? If you want to live in America, learn our language. Debbie
Michigan
* No. The signs would
be for the international toursit. I beleive that most international
tourist, have a least a "basic" English. ie: bathroom, eat, exit, etc. I
think a greater development and us of international symbols would
suffice, similar to the symbols on restroom doors to indicate gender. Pat
Lynch Corrales, NM
* Obviously Las Vegas is
increasingly becoming an international destination. i would think it
would make sense to let our foreign guests know on the front of the
machine, in brief that there are help menus in their language in the
machine. I'd think spanish, french, german, japanese, and vietnamese
would cover most of the folks visiting in the western USA. That way the
casino and surface of the machines don't get too loaded up. Also help
guides could be available at slot club booths. Mark D. Rathz
Oxnard, California
* I can agree with multiple
languages on products for sale in retail stores, however, I think lets
just keep english the primary language other that in retail stores. The
USA is a nation composed of citizens who's ancestors moved here from all
around the world and we made English our language of choice because we
are a proud multicultural nation. Lets keep english the main event in
casinos in Las Vegas! Larry Strehl Tampa, FL
* Not only No!, but H&@% No!
When we travel to foriegn countries, it is up to us to try to learn some
of the language so we can try to communicate. Why should we keep bending
over backwords to appease foreign visitors. Do you see street and
highway signs in different languages? It is pretty sad when you
walk into a place of business, and you feel like a foreigner in your own
country. Chuck Merica Omaha, NE
* no, I don't think Vegas
needs anything but english. This is America. Do other countries learn
english for us? Nothing makes me any madder than to place a phone call
and told push a certain number for english or this number for spanish...
Again my answer is No. carlene trivett bluff city, tn
* Even though our
National Congress is to chicken to make English the United State
official language, many States have done so. I don't know about Nevada,
but Las Vegas should be English only. Why do we Americans even consider
to continue to bow down to those [minorities] that refuse to learn to
speak English. This is and English speaking country, Period. Robert
Bliss Kansas City, KS
* if this action improves
the bottom line then it will happen. The high end casinos will probably
have japanese, chinese, spanish. the locals, spanish. bill
wright indianapolis, in
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