Ezra writes: > I think Pat's point might be that UK spelling differentiates between > a tool for measurement ... and a unit ... of measurement.... US > English merges the two spellings and therefore provides no visible > differentiation of the two classes of words.
I understand the point, but it does not justify trying to get several hundred million people to change the spelling of a bunch of words. All languages are full of inconsistencies, irrational conjugations, etc. Example: should we also spell "saw" differently for the tall tale vs. the tool? > As for America's mighty rise to power, I think our current situation > is reminiscent of these descriptive words of a famous British > historian: My point had nothing to do with America's future. I see it as bright, and obviously some list members do not (although I have to laugh at Daniel's worship of ignorant, murdering, socialist thug Chavez -- now there's a role model!). My point was simply that Americans are NOT stupid, as Daniel wants everyone to believe. They are, on average, of the exact same intelligence as the English, the French, the Germans and every other people of every other country on earth. Do you disagree with that, Ezra? Jim Elwell
