re Re: re Re: re Re: SLSL language

[David Morris]

--- calbert at hslboxmaster.com wrote:
> ........in fact, by removing the specific language from the debate and
inserting a "variable", I  think we can get a clearer picture of the underlying
argument......of course it robs some of the opportunity to tar their
correspondent with the brush of "neo-imperialist yada yada".....

This is a good point.  It begs the question of why only US-black alternative
grammar, Ebonics, should be taught in US schools.  Since Terrance has pointed
out that MANY white students, not to mention hispanic, arabic and numerous
asian students also speak their own versions of non-standard english, doesn't
it stand to reason that we must also accomodate their own
"fil-in-the-blank"-onics?  If not, why not?  And please don't suggest it
wouldn't be practical.

David Morris

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