because people who speak spanish

do NOT buy stuff. well, at least NOT in THIS establishment.

so NO spanish on the floor. oh, you can speak spanish to your heart's content in the DISHWASHING area. yup. THAT'S ok. NOT where the liberal scenesters can SEE AND HEAR you though you token stupid spics

Atticus Bookstore's Management Reviewing Language Policy

By MARK SPENCER

NEW HAVEN — - Here in this liberal stronghold, the news that Atticus Bookstore and Café had imposed a policy restricting employees to speaking English in public areas has been greeted by widespread criticism.

But it took most people a beat or two to get to the harsh words.

"Atticus?" said lawyer Steven D. Jacobs in disbelief. "You're kidding me."

Especially in recent years, New Haven has gone out of its way to distinguish itself as a place welcoming to immigrants, regardless of their legal status. Atticus appeared to fit comfortably, even enthusiastically, into this mosaic.

A stalwart for more than 30 years in a rapidly changing downtown, Atticus prided itself on its quality baked goods, promoted the arts and environmental causes and fostered an air of multiculturalism at its Chapel Street location in the building that houses the Yale Center for British Art.

"A lot of people are shocked that Atticus is doing this," said Deborah Malatesta, a spokeswoman for the New Haven Workers Association, the group that publicized the policy after it was contacted by two angry Atticus employees.........

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