No matter what state you are from, I know you absolutely ADORE going to your motor vehicles registration office (whatever it may be called). Who doesn't? It's a fun social center where you get to sit for hours and talk with the dredges of society (i.e. the employees). And, as it turns out, there is no better place to do this than Alabama!
When Carmen Vélez tried to renew her car tag in Athens, Ala., she was told she needed to show her birth certificate.
She had not brought it because she didn’t think it was necessary. She returned later with two copies—and older copy and a newer one. The attendant refused to accept them, saying she need a U.S. birth certificate.[1]
What?
WHAT?
WHAT?
WHAT?
WHAT?
I don't even know where to begin! Puerto Rico (shown left), isn't part of the US? Since when?
Jones–Shafroth Act was signed in 1917 or so, and it officially made Puerto Rican folks US Citizens. Somehow, 95 years later, this idiot at the Alabama's motor vehicle location doesn't know this. Okay, fine, one person doesn't know this. That's not a big deal, except y'know, she works in a pretty important office and basically controls people's ability to do many things in life.
The other exception to that is this:
Carmen tried to explain that Puerto Rico is part of the United States, but it seemed futile. She became upset. Finally, the attendant asked for another form of identification. She took Carmen’s driver’s license and told her to wait.
She waited for two hours with her 5-year-old son. “Everyone was looking at me like I had two heads.”
Finally, the attendant appeared after speaking with another official.
“She called me back up and said we’ll take a copy of your birth certificate, but next year when you come in you’ll have to have a birth certificate from the U.S.”
Yes, the idiot left for TWO HOURS to discuss whether or not Puerto Ricans were US Citizens. Then, after discussing the situation with what we can only assume is the second dumbest person in the office, she came back and basically said, "We are going to let you slide... This time!"
Well, gee golly, thanks! I'm sure Senorita Vélez was very excited to be getting a break! You know what break she should've gotten? The breaking of that idiot woman's nose. I support the legal right to punch that motor vehicle moron in the face. Several times.
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When Carmen Vélez tried to renew her car tag in Athens, Ala., she was told she needed to show her birth certificate.
She had not brought it because she didn’t think it was necessary. She returned later with two copies—and older copy and a newer one. The attendant refused to accept them, saying she need a U.S. birth certificate.[1]
What?
WHAT?
WHAT?
WHAT?
WHAT?
I don't even know where to begin! Puerto Rico (shown left), isn't part of the US? Since when?Jones–Shafroth Act was signed in 1917 or so, and it officially made Puerto Rican folks US Citizens. Somehow, 95 years later, this idiot at the Alabama's motor vehicle location doesn't know this. Okay, fine, one person doesn't know this. That's not a big deal, except y'know, she works in a pretty important office and basically controls people's ability to do many things in life.
The other exception to that is this:
Carmen tried to explain that Puerto Rico is part of the United States, but it seemed futile. She became upset. Finally, the attendant asked for another form of identification. She took Carmen’s driver’s license and told her to wait.
She waited for two hours with her 5-year-old son. “Everyone was looking at me like I had two heads.”
Finally, the attendant appeared after speaking with another official.
“She called me back up and said we’ll take a copy of your birth certificate, but next year when you come in you’ll have to have a birth certificate from the U.S.”
Yes, the idiot left for TWO HOURS to discuss whether or not Puerto Ricans were US Citizens. Then, after discussing the situation with what we can only assume is the second dumbest person in the office, she came back and basically said, "We are going to let you slide... This time!"
Well, gee golly, thanks! I'm sure Senorita Vélez was very excited to be getting a break! You know what break she should've gotten? The breaking of that idiot woman's nose. I support the legal right to punch that motor vehicle moron in the face. Several times.
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