Turns out a "new" email petition demanding that U.S. lawmakers take steps to "keep English as our primary language" is actually a revised version of a months-old petition opposing the extension of Social Security benefits to illegal immigrants. What's wrong with that, you ask? Well, just that the subject matter of the document was changed while the list of signatories was left intact, meaning that many who signed on as supporters of one issue are now listed, by default, as supporters of another. And all this took place without their knowledge or consent. Read more...
Another Reason to Avoid Email Petitions Like the Plague
By David Emery, About.com GuideSeptember 20, 2006
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I respectfully suggest that you update as per the following in ref to SS benefits to illegals and English as the official language of the US.
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060518-114132-2456r.htm
If the Washington Times article has no basis, please let me (and the rest of your faithful readers) know!
Gabi
Gabi,
You’ll have to be more specific. In what way does the article you cite challenge any statements I’ve made? With all due respect, it appears you haven’t even read what I have written.
David Emery