ELL: Akha Version

[Benjamin Troutman]

"a long standing
practice of missionaries and christians here in northern Thailand"

this "wording" is "insulting and inaccurate" fellow.  there should be a
quantifier in there...

ben troutman

On Fri, 3 Dec 1999, Matthew McDaniel wrote:

> Dear Sir:
>
> http://www.jesusfilm.org/languages.html
>
> Akha is listed.
> We have been advised that the word "Peeh Mah" was used for the
> translation of the Jesus Film for the people who crucified Jesus,
> against our advisement.
>
> This can be shown to violate the linguistic rights of the Akha people in
> casting disparagement on their traditional culture, a long standing
> practice of missionaries and christians here in northern Thailand.
>
> Furthermore you were advised that the wording was insulting and
> inaccurate.  You chose to use it anyway, possible on the suggestion of a
> number of stooges here in Thailand.
>
> We are currently seeking to file a lawsuit against your organization in
> the US.
>
> Matthew McDaniel
>
>
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Matthew McDaniel
> The Akha Heritage Foundation
> 386/3 Sailom Joi Rd
> Maesai, Chiangrai, 57130
> Thailand
> Mobile Phone Number:  Sometimes hard to reach while in Mountains.
> 66-01-881-9288
>
> US Address:
>
> Donations by check or money order may be sent to:
>
> The Akha Heritage Foundation
> PO BOX 6073
> Salem OR 97304
> USA
>
> By Visa Card Secure Site:
>
> https://www.givetocharity.com/cgi-bin/give.pl?CODE=10956
>
> Donations by direct banking can be transferred to:
> (Preferred)
>
> Wells Fargo Bank
> Akha Heritage Foundation
> Acc. # 0081-889693
> Keizer Branch # 1842  04
> 4990 N. River Road.
> Keizer, Oregon,  97303 USA
> ABA # 121000248
>
> Or In Thailand:
>
> Matthew  Duncan McDaniel
> Acc. # 3980240778
> Bangkok Bank Ltd.
> Maesai Branch
> Thailand
>
> Web Site:
>
> http://www.akha.com
> mailto:akha at loxinfo.co.th
>
> Discussion Groups:
> akha at onelist.com
> indigenousworld at onelist.com
>
>
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