-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Add your name to the CLEAN GOA INITIATIVE | | | | by visiting this link and following the instructions therein | | | | http://shire.symonds.net/pipermail/goanet/2005-October/033926.html | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- samir_kelekar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi George: What do you think of the kannada script? If we believe in > diversity, then all scripts and dialects are legitimate and none deserves to be sidelined.
Hi Samir I do not think the sub-plots and side-plots of Kannada script or the Konkani spoken/written in Kerala for example should detract from two central issues: 1. Konkani could be a dying language and I agree with you that all dialects and scripts should be encouraged to preserve the language. 2. Romi script is a significant, historical feature of the language. For a very large part of the population, it is part of their cultural, linguistic, social, historical identity. It defines who they are. Even software engineers use several languages (scripts), there is diversity without chaos. This could work in Goa too. In the interests of standardization (for whom ?!!), we should not treat Romi script as step-children were once treated (poorly). It should have a natural, central place in the language. I don't know anyone who cares about the 1,000/- rupee grants, the real issue is that Romi script proponents have been disenfranchised since 1987. Regards, George
