November 17, 2007
Alexandria, VIRGINIA: Retailer denies sign is a slur (“Credit without gringo papers")

The Washington Times

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia -- A Casa Furniture and Bedding store in Alexandria has been advertising easy credit with a twist: “no gringo papers” necessary.

A sign outside the store at the intersection of North Beauregard and King streets reads, “Credito sin papeles de gringo.” In English, that could be translated to say “Credit without gringo papers.”

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Posted by tyne at November 17, 2007
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