Discussion: Bilingualism and Language Policy in the US

[Charles McCoy]

I'm sorry but I don't understand the desire to "officially close the
current discussion" Francis. This seems extremely paternalistic and
condescending to say the least. Forums such as this one are meant to
continue discussion, not to abort it after someone like yourself decides it
is over. This is not "moderating", it is controlling in the worst sense of
the word and smacks of limiting the free expression of ideas and dare we
say it, free speech itself. Don't "close"this discussion. Let it roll!


On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 7:05 AM, David Balosa <dbalosa1 at umbc.edu> wrote:

> Dear Edling list members,
>
> Thank you to all those who participated in the discussion about English
> Requirement for Naturalization in the US question that I raised about  two
> weeks ago. Your  postings  and recommendations of some key readings
> regarding this subject are much appreciated.
>
> As an African proverb states " The river is crooked because there was no
> guideline to follow by the time it began its course." Let hope that with
> optimism and dedication in our respective fields, we can provide fresh
> insight to the public and the future generation of scholars since we all
> want to live in a world of social justice, human right and dignity.
>
> Danke,
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 4:16 AM, Francis Hult <francis.hult at englund.lu.se>wrote:
>
>>  Thank you to David Balosa for making a thought-provoking post, to Myrna
>> Goldstein for opening a lively discussion about it, and to all the list
>> members who participated in the discussion.  It is wonderful to see the
>> Edling List serve as a forum for scholarly conversation about current hot
>> button issues in our field.  The generally civil and professional nature of
>> the postings in this discussion is also much appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>> As list moderator, I will officially close the current discussion and,
>> with the previous post, let David have the final thought on it.
>> Discussion about any topic related to educational linguistics is, of
>> course, always welcome.  All list members are encouraged to post to the
>> list books of interest, current events in language in education, calls for
>> papers, or topics for discussion.
>>
>>
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Francis Hult
>>
>> Manager, Edling List
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