Imagine the reaction, for a moment, if the Spanish government took this
line. I would think that the usual suspects would be up in arms over it
(it's ironic that the kind of people who demand foreigners speak English
over here, couldn't give a damn about learning the native language when
they are abroad). But then why bother with consistency if you can score
cheap political points by attacking minority groups?
Maybe it is down to lack of use of these materials (which I can
understand even if I do not wholly agree), but there is no justification
for hiding behind xenophobic remarks to boost your popularity amongst
the vocal minority.
Yes, this does annoy me.
Ian Clark
Library Systems Officer,
Augustine House,
Canterbury Christ Church University
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel. 01227 767700 ext 3141
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