Joey Vento Wins a Victory for Free Speech

Joey Vento wins:

PHILADELPHIA - The owner of a famous cheesesteak shop did not discriminate when he posted signs asking customers to speak English, a city panel ruled Wednesday.

In a 2-1 vote, a Commission on Human Relations panel found that two signs at Geno's Steaks telling customers, "This is America: WHEN ORDERING 'PLEASE SPEAK ENGLISH,'" do not violate the city's Fair Practices Ordinance.

Shop owner Joe Vento has said he posted the signs in October 2005 because of concerns over immigration reform and an increasing number of people in the area who could not order in English.

Vento is a character for sure, he donated an entire days proceeds to 9/11 causes and is known as a man who will help any cause. He has never refused service to anyone because they didn't speak English. He's a proud son of immigrants who worked hard and learned to speak the language of this country and he expects today's immigrants to do the same.