Just wait another 5-10 years. What do businesses do now with phone systems? They have replaced humans (of varying levels of competence and intelligence, typically within the marginal to negligeable zone, that were fulfilling roles that have “evolved” to become largely bureaucratic) with voice recognition systems that fradulently advertise themselves as human (“I”) and even include dumbed-down language to better communicate with dumbed-down callers: “I don't get [sic; understand] that.”

McD's already has a pre-recorded greeting and sales suggestion (irritating!). How long will it be before it replaces employees with a voice recognition system and drive-by pay station (like the ones you'll also see inside fast-food restaurant buildings, similar to self-checkout stations in grocery stores already, but with order-taking push buttons (possibly with pictures on them rather than text) once the voice recognition system is tried but often the result when people speak to it is, “Sorry, I didn't get [sic] that.”

(The cynical, jaded, real-world-example-motivated answer is, about 5-10 more years.)

” the true melting pot?”

With correct English, and decent, normal behavior, optional (as some treat, say, traffic control devices)?

You said, “Next time, be civilized.”

May I have your permission to use that quote next time you go on one of your rants and suggest that anyone who disagrees with you is, well, pick your insult?

Next time, be civilized.

Which civilization, the white bread WASP Buchanan or the true melting pot?

Of course, that's not PC. Instead, what will be whined about next will be dress codes at malls or “NO COLORS” signs outside bars, et cetera.

Will I be next to be arrested for what I say or how I say it?…….or will it be you?

If you disagree with this comment, I'm calling the cops.

Really, this is just silly. People need to calm down and get a grip. What if they'd sung their order?

My personal opinion…. They were just being kids…. Slap them on the wrist and drop the charges.