when one communicates clearly, in a concise and well developed language, 
others who understand that language can get a far better understanding of 
what that person is trying to say, along with how intelligent or wize that 
person may be by the words used and the manner in which they are used.
So, clearly spoken, inflected english, using as many of the languages words, 
idioms and different phrasing options as possible, will convey intelligence, 
and confidence, and a command of communication.  One of the most important 
things to the human race happens to be communication.
When that begins to break down through a miss use, or drastic alteration of 
the language by sub groups of speakers, then the clear and concise 
communication no longer exists.
Ebonics, while likely a serviceable and just passable dialect of english on 
american streets and spoken by sub groups is a recognized dialect of 
english, it fails to convey meaning very well, or have the ability to phrase 
meanings in multiple ways.
It is similar to some of the dialects found in england...such as cockny 
ryming speak.  An interesting, and sometimes entertaining dialect, but holy 
useless for properly communicated meaning and intent to a wide variety of 
english speakers.
So, while I agree ebonics, and modern dialects are a matter of course for 
any language who's speakers vary as widely as english speakers do, and that 
it should have various dialects, every language must also retain a certain 
bench mark or standard.  Currently, what is considered to be american 
english is a standard form of english, as well as "queens" english.  Those 
will obviously change a little over time, but they will change on an 
intelectual studied level, not bassed on lazy speak, or inaccurate 
understanding of a words meaning or a phrases meaning.
Ebonics comes from lazy english speaking, as well as a misunderstanding of 
commonly used words in the language, so they take on new and totally 
different meanins from their original, and still accepted forms.  You can't 
really develop a dialect that way...a dialect stems from a different usage 
alright, but not a total bastardization of the language.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: spell checking


> You may be right, but all one has to do is listen to the grammar of those
> so-called honor students currently graduating high school.  It is 
> horrible,
> but according to some liberal elements, it should be acceptable language 
> as
> should so-called Ebonics which is just a fancy name for street talk.
>
> Bill Cosby has tried to warn people that the grammar of the current
> generation is terrible, and he got called a racist for it.  And he knew 
> what
> it was to grow up poor and have to work himself upward.  Yes, he may be
> temperamental at times, but he is right about this.
> Harvey
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 9:15 AM
> Subject: Re: spell checking
>
>
>> Harvey,
>>
>> It's easy to forget that usage rules and spelling changes over time.
>> Then,
>> of course, there's just plain sloppiness, which may eventually become
>> accepted usage.  I'd be willing to bet that a hundred years from now, 
>> some
>> things will be spelled differently than they are today.
>>
>> Steve