- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: six 0
Why do Americans think they can speak better English than the English?
I'm replying to your gross generalization that Americans think they can speak better English. Our languages have separated significantly enough that our dialects have changed so dramatically that our language is only English insofar as it was our primary language when the country was founded (1776). Over the last 200+ years, if you will notice, English has evolved in many different spheres of influence, similar to Darwin's finches...they are all finches, not one better than the other. If you have to categorize someone's nation and nay-say, please clean up your own house first. Your arrogance and lack of insight is only amplified with your neglect to defend your argument. Next time, have consideration for an ally and friend.
p.s. sorry to go off topic, but some people can be so near-sighted. (Go Bungie!!)
[Edited on 7/12/2005]