> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- > Van: Dan Minette [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Verzonden: Monday, January 14, 2002 15:53 > Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Onderwerp: Re: Treatment Of Prisoners (was RE: Tragedy in Israel)
> > > >But I will ask - do you really think that a personal attack that > > > >suggests that I have difficulties with very simple English > > > >sentences is really all that likely to be taken seriously by > > > >anyone who has read my posts to the list of the last few years? > > > > > > Yes, because you have repeatedly cited your difficulty with English > > > on this List. > > > > So, after reading all those messages I have sent over the years, you > > come to the conclusion (based on things like spelling, grammar and > > syntax) that my understanding of English leaves much to be desired. > > That is rather odd, considering that people on this list have > > repeatedly complimented me on my command of the English language, > > which happens to be quite good, especially for a non-native speaker. > > That's not the point. It appears to be John�s point. When I asked if my posts indicate that I have a problem even with very simple English sentences, John answered "Yes" -- an answer that leaves little or no room for more than one explanation. My posts over the years, however, prove him wrong. > Here is what is being referred to. This doesn't happen all the time, > but it has often happened. > > You make a statement that many consider to be outrageous. > > People respond to your statement. > > You claim that they are twisting your words > > Many respond to this, and the general agreement is that they responded > to the plain English meaning of your words. More accurately, I have claimed that people misinterpret my words, and even continue to do so after I have further explained my writings and how they should be interpreted. > You then resort to the "no speaka de English good" defense. No, that is what *other* people claim I did. I have never argued that I could not understand something because I do not understand English very well. Again, my posts over the years are ample proof of my command of the language. > > And when exactly have I said I have difficulty with English (even > > (with very simple sentences)? All I remember saying is that the only > > problem I occassionally have with English is in the finer nuances of > > the language. > > > In the landmine debate, among other places. You will have to be more specific than that. Please quote the (relevant part of) the specific post(s) in which I say I have difficulty understanding even simple English sentences. Since you refer to them, I assume you still have them. Jeroen _________________________________________________________________________ Wonderful World of Brin-L Website: http://www.Brin-L.com Tom's Photo Gallery: http://tom.vanbaardwijk.com
