I was called for jury duty recently. The defendant was a Mexican with a DUI. He had to have an interpreter. (How did he get his license?) They called 25-30 people [for jury duty]. This is a waste of tax money. A judge could handle this.

But the last straw was when I received a notice, by the city of Burien, of a meeting at Sylvester Middle School on Oct. 26. One side of the notice was in English and the other in Spanish.

Now I have lived in Burien since the streetcar went to Seahurst. I have paid money in taxes for schools, roads, sewers, etc. I think those people who came here and benefit by my taxes that I have paid for years ought to be able to read and understand English. I resent those notices.

Bobbette McIntyer

Burien