LL-L "Language politics" 2009.05.11 (01) [AF-EN]

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From: John Le Grange <dad1943 at live.co.za>
Subject: LL-L "Language politics" 2009.05.10 (01) [EN]‏

Hi All

Roger Thijs wrote
Since (*many) Flemish people* speak both Dutch *and French* (+ eventually
local varieties),
there is no incentive for French people to speak Dutch. Why should they? For
fairness? *Who does such an effort just for fairness?*


I believe the French people are being unfair to themselves.

They are losing the opportunity of adding another great literature in
Nederlands to their own great literature.
Vondel, Hoofdt and even Vadertje Cats or Bredero can only be to their
advantage. Translations are mostly wan and pale things that lack life.

As mens iets raak wil sê moet mens soms 'n ander taal se sê- goed hê.

John le Grange

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