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Subject: Re: Bilingualism has ruined Canada but there is still hope.
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:14:35 +1030
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On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 13:58:50 -0800, Jack Hamilton <jfh@acm.org> wrote:
>"Canadian Patriot" <canadian.patriot@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>>Has anyone in your family wanted to immigrate to Canada and been denied? Did
>>you know that if they do not speak French this is most likely the reason.
>Do you think that someone who speaks neither English nor French should
>be allowed to immigrate?
Do you think that someone who can't speak Indian or Innuit should be
allowed to immigrate?
>>Do you feel marginalized and discouraged? I found a site that was very
>>encouraging - Language Fairness National at www.languagefairness.com .
>>Register for their newsletter as it will keep you up to date. Send the link
>>to family and friends.
u no spikka da inglis, u no liv here.
>>Joining forces with this group is the only hope for English speaking
>>Canadians.
I think most French speaking people speak English whether they live in
France or Canada. In most English speaking countries, French is
regarded as a good choice for a second language. Otherwise how would
one understand restaurant menus?
>Don't be silly. English is in no danger of disappearing in Canada.
If I understand my American history, most of the attacks by the French
on the British who were fighting the Americans in conjunction with the
Indians were launched from what is now Canada.
Sig:
I have a brain the size of a planet. It's not much good to me, however. It's on a different planet.
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