Philadelphia Steak Shop Sign Debate

WPVI Philadelphia is runnnig a story about a local steak shop owner who has put a sign in this window stating "This is America: when ordering please speak English."

I originally saw a piece on this on CNN's Newsroom Sunday, and the owner, Joey Vento, did have a valid point. After talking to the Joey, the point of first amendment rights were brought up.

There is a public hearing that will be taking place before the city's human relations commission, but there has been no date set yet.

Does this fall within the realm of first amendment issues? Does a business owner not have the right to state his opinion via a sign he's placed in his window? Interestingly enough, the article referenced here goes on to state that a lady named Margie Abreu, who is the daughter of Spanish speaking parents, says the sign does not offend her.