On the other hand, much of Europe is already multi-lingual, n'est-ce pas? More critical than English only IMO: Our country better get more serious about real teaching of math and science. Asians are heavily focused on those areas. If we lose our technological edge (if not already), it won't matter if we all start speaking pig-Latin! In a message dated 6/20/2007 10:33:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On Jun 19, 2007, at 11:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 6/19/2007 11:18:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > So far what I've seen is the emergence of two languages that do > not look like they have any plans to become one. > Once again, I agree. Makes me somewhat uncomfortable, as do the > burkas one sees more and more. > > I hope we don't get as nuts about this as the Quebecois and the > Anglo Quebecers during the 1970s. I think that's all quieted down > now. Not sure though. That's what I think is funny. You hear some people saying how Canada does so well with two languages (although I think they've made both languages "official") but the Francophones still start movements to succeed every few years. Things aren't as pleasant between the two worlds there as some would like you to believe. Yahoo! Groups Links ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
