It said: About 400 people picketed the District of Columbia Board of Education offices yesterday. protesting a recommendation by School Superintendent Franklin L. Smith to close the Carlos Rosario Adult Education Center. The demonstrators circled the block in front of the Presidential building ... chanting "We want to learn English!" Some held bullhorns. others carried signs asking drivers to honk in support of the program. "We see it as an issue of discrimination against Latin immigrants." said Arnoldo Ramos. Director of the Council of Latino Agencies. "This is the only adult education center serving Latinos. By closing this program. they are sending a message that Latinos dont matter and that we should continue serving tables. continue picking up garbage and having the lowest positions in society." Several students said that without Rosario. it would be difficult to continue to learn English. which they say is their only ticket to a better life.
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Latinos are only fit for serving tables and picking up garbage.