Kilgore Trout Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 ... ... ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDS Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 I think you completely missed the point of the article. He is mocking those that fear the "english" and emploring those that switch to english to "accomodate" rather then continuing to speaking french. He is saying that by making french a part of everyones daily life, the french language will have a better chance of surviving and growing because those that stuggle with the language will improve and they are actually willing to try to if given the chance, and that makes it better for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgore Trout Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 I realized too late that this is a recipe for disaster. Move along... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habsfan Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I don't get this thread? All I can see is the title in KT's first post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ornello Mastrocola Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 ... ... ... No idea what this thread is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cataclaw Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qatzelok Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I think this thread is one of the clearest expressions of Quebec anglo angst I have ever seen. Since the phenomenon is mainly based on years of accumulated propaganda, it is difficult to put into words why anglos feel "cheated" out of some kind of birthright they seem to think they feel they might perhaps have in a way or something. Which is why "..... ..... ....." was the perfect way to express this feeling. Nice one, Kilgore. Mayby you could work for the "no" campaign in the next referendum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator mtlurb Posted December 18, 2007 Administrator Share Posted December 18, 2007 play nice everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgill Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Perhaps the solution would be to create an "Englishtown" that would cover large parts of Montreal, the Eastern Townships, National Capital Region, etc. similar to a Chinatown concept. That way stores could have their signs in English, sell merchandise with English labels, go to English schools, etc. That way, it would be attractive to tourists and locals, and it would be a choice to go or live there, much like it is a choice to go to Little Italy or Chinatown. After a few years, if people want to expand or contract the areas covered by Englishtowns, they would be free to do so. Bottom line: Throughout history, languages come and go due to a variety of reasons. To make any laws regarding the use of languages is to go against natural forces beyond the scope of human understanding. The same for the evolution or devolution of languages. My opinion: People should be allowed to do whatever they want. If I opened a store where everything was in Russian and people complained, I would tell them "Feel free to take your business elsewhere". My business, my decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTLskyline Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Perhaps the solution would be to create an "Englishtown" that would cover large parts of Montreal, the Eastern Townships, National Capital Region, etc. similar to a Chinatown concept. That way stores could have their signs in English, sell merchandise with English labels, go to English schools, etc. That way, it would be attractive to tourists and locals, and it would be a choice to go or live there, much like it is a choice to go to Little Italy or Chinatown.After a few years, if people want to expand or contract the areas covered by Englishtowns, they would be free to do so. Bottom line: Throughout history, languages come and go due to a variety of reasons. To make any laws regarding the use of languages is to go against natural forces beyond the scope of human understanding. The same for the evolution or devolution of languages. My opinion: People should be allowed to do whatever they want. If I opened a store where everything was in Russian and people complained, I would tell them "Feel free to take your business elsewhere". My business, my decision. you mean the West Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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