TECHNOLOGY

Powering-Up Communication

Struggling to police ever more diverse communities, law enforcement agencies are turning to handheld translation devices.

By Jennifer Ordoñez | Newsweek Web Exclusive

Dec 10, 2007 | Updated: 5:43 p.m. ET Dec 10, 2007

Posted By: MikeKWilliams @ 01/08/2008 3:06:22 PM

Comment: I don't understand the necessity of everyone in America having to learn every single language on the planet just to appease those who do not want to learn English. There are many people from your "old country" that I am sure could help you to transition. When traveling, I do not expect every country I visit to speak my language. If it is a language I don't understand I make sure that I have someone with me or can find someone that speaks MY language around me. THAT'S #!. If you're going to have a demonstration against the perceived injustices that are thrown at you, then you'd better damn well learn the language of the people that your bitching to. Otherwise, just keep the bitching to yourselves.
Posted By: mswhyte @ 12/10/2007 8:04:13 PM

Comment: It is about time that recognition is given to the changing nation population. While others may feel that everyone needs to learn English and use it-not everyone does!