Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 00:34:35 -0500
Subject: Re: Labo(u)r Day


You know, you are right.

Or is this the way I reassure that all is right in this world?

Let me tell you, that you are right!

BH

Charrl-AT-aol.com wrote:

> It is amazing to see the comments of the gentleman critical of David Butz'
> spelling of Labo(u)r Day.  The critic seems to think that Mr. Butz' initial
> comments were directed solely to Americans.  I find nothing to support this,
> as Mr. Butz' wish for a happy Labour Day was addressed "to all".
>
> In fact, the holiday is celebrated in Canada as well as the United States.  On
> what basis, then, did the critic think the holiday wishes were directed solely
> at people in the US...or was he trying to impose his own incorrect (for a
> Canadian) spelling on the basis of ignorance of the existence of the Canadian
> holiday?
>
> Charles Orlowek
> charrl-AT-aol.com
>
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