The world weighs in on Geno’s sign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia

“Business is brisk at Geno’s Steaks.

Supporters and the curious are flocking like pilgrims to see signs at the cheesesteak emporium that read: “This is AMERICA … WHEN ORDERING, `SPEAK ENGLISH.’”

The small, laminated placards, tucked unobtrusively near the takeout window, have ignited a nationwide firestorm of debate about English, immigration and free speech. And, neighborhood gossip has it, they have done a better job at attracting customers than the store’s Las Vegas-style neon lights ever did.”

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