National Security Language Initiative

[Paul B. Gallagher]

Sarah Hurst wrote:

> a) I am a dual national, I've been a U.S. citizen since birth,
> b) The UK is supposed to be an ally of the U.S.
> and
> c) I hardly think freelance translating is in the same league as a 
> position in the diplomatic service.
> 
> But then, the U.S. doesn't want gays translating for the military, 
> either.

Interesting ranking. They use machine translation ("good enough for 
government work," as the saying goes), but turn up their noses at gays.

It's a wonder we have any buildings still standing.

-- 
War doesn't determine who's right, just who's left.
--
Paul B. Gallagher
pbg translations, inc.
"Russian Translations That Read Like Originals"
http://pbg-translations.com

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