English-Only Driver’s Exam?

Politics Driving AP Survey: Half of Alabama Legislature supports English-only exam

by The Associated Press

Published: Fri, January 25, 2008 - 2:31 pm CST Last Updated: Fri, January 25, 2008 - 2:39 pm CST

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Associated Press survey of Alabama
legislators found about half supports passage of a law requiring
the Alabama driver's exam be given in English only, but the
opposition may be strong enough to keep it from getting on the
Legislature's work agenda.
Gardendale Republican Senator Scott Beason plans to sponsor
legislation that would end Alabama's practice of giving the
driver's exam in 14 languages. He would limit it to English only.
When the AP asked legislators about Beason's bill, 50 percent of
the Senate supported it, while 32 percent were opposed and 18
percent were undecided. In the House, 51 percent supported it, 30
percent were opposed, and 19 percent were undecided.
The survey was answered by 80 percent of the Senate and 72
percent of the House.
The survey shows that while Beason's bill has significant
support, it currently lacks the 60 percent necessary to pass before
the Legislature completes the state budgets.
Legislators begin their next session on February 5th.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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carl Says:

Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 8:00 am

If someone can’t speak english,read english or write english,how can they obey all the traffic laws and signs ? Hey people support sen.Beason and remember those who don’t.

ronald t Says:

Sat, Jan 26, 2008 at 5:46 am

it sounds to me like ninteen percent are not capable of making a decision,what are they doing in office?duh,now let me see is this america and what is our language,get a life fat boys.——t——.

Lindie Says:

Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 5:51 pm

This should be a no brainer. The undecided and the opposed should not be re-elected.

cmb1 Says:

Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 3:20 pm

If your gonna live in the USA speak our language!!!! ENGLISH