LL-L "Language survival" 2004.05.02 (02) [E]

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From: Mike <botas at club-internet.fr>
Subject: Language Survival, was  LL-L "Afrikaans" 2004.04.15 (01) [E]

Moin Lowlanders,

Marco wrote

> Apart from this, I think in the recent discussion about Afrikaans on
> Lowlands-L, the emphasis is on the way the language is treated by
> politicians and legislation. I agree that these factors can have a huge
> impact on the situation and future of a language.

I cannot but agree!!! And I´m quoting Marco´s words back to you who believe
that other factors have an influencing role, such as the "will" of the
speakers to preserve their language, how "vigorous" a language is, etc...
It´s governments, and only them that make or break languages!

Mike Wintzer

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