Posted by Mr. DePortum, a resident of the Blossom Valley neighborhood, on May 29, 2012 at 1:52 pm

Just GREAT!!! Like putting out a fire with gasoline!!!

Posted by Observer, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood, on May 29, 2012 at 2:05 pm

I thought that was what the Mountain View public library was for, especially, as pointed out in the article, "in the event that the language learning software turns out to be unpopular with the workers."

And does anyone find the following like putting the cart before the horse:

"There's been a lot of interest from workers in starting their own businesses, and "if things keep going in this direction could be we might teach something like Quickbook."

They are here illegally and they want to start their own business?!?

This is all so backwards.

As far as the XBOX... that's the last thing any impoverished class needs.

Posted by gcoladon, a resident of the North Whisman neighborhood, on May 29, 2012 at 2:08 pm
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"Give me your tired, your poor

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"

I still think that is a noble sentiment.

Posted by Joe the Plumber, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood, on May 29, 2012 at 2:09 pm

Just make sure you have a visa.

And it's more like your huddled masses wanting a free handout.

Posted by James, a resident of the Whisman Station neighborhood, on May 29, 2012 at 4:08 pm
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I think this is awesome, united we stand.

Posted by landels parent, a resident of the Jackson Park neighborhood, on May 30, 2012 at 7:43 am
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This sounds like a great idea. Thank you, Microsoft!

Posted by skim1@yahoo.com, a resident of the Castro City neighborhood, on May 30, 2012 at 10:31 am
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Microsoft never asked me if I have a dream, I do have a dream but at the moment, I need to mow my own lawn, clean up the backyard and weed my parent's place before I succumb to the pressure of hiring a day worker.