Re: Konkani and script

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Very well said, Wiliam. A Merry and Holy Christmas to you and all.

Jorge

----- Original Message ----- 
From: William Robert Da Silva <wdasilva-Mmb7MZpHnFY@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <goanet-fkB0aodkGtPQT0dZR+AlfA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 7:47 PM
Subject: [GOANET] Konkani and script


> 
> The problem of Konkani script is spelt and solved long ag. Politically in
> Goa, culturally elsewhere outside Goa. To raise the issue repeatedly is
> a non-starter for all concerned.
> All sounds of human languages can be expressed in any given script
> by modifying it accordingly. The roman script was modified as IPA
> (international phonetic alphabet) years ago. Ignorance alone and lack
> of interest in what others have done before anyone raising such
> probelem can repeat questions. Which become just irrelevant. Sometimes
> Rico adds grist to that mill - for him English is Konkani as medium,
> isn't it!
> Seasons greetings,
> William
> 



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