'Our' Heather! I find that 'sense' of ownership of HCR, author of Letters from an American, what -- familiar - familial - romantic - inappropriate? I know that she's not mine, while highly respected. along with other important sources of knowledge -- teachers, journalists, political analysts, social commentators, writers, engaged citizens... democracy's strong advocates!
'Our' Heather! I find that 'sense' of ownership of HCR, author of Letters from an American, what -- familiar - familial - romantic - inappropriate? I know that she's not mine, while highly respected. along with other important sources of knowledge -- teachers, journalists, political analysts, social commentators, writers, engaged citizens... democracy's strong advocates!
If you have literacy, Emily, you'll see "our" does not denote only possession.
Take "This land is your land, this land is my land," by Woody Guthrie. The pronouns, as the rest of the song amply shows, celebrate participation, engagement. Nothing at all of possession.
Or, "This is my country, land that I love" -- again celebrates community, joining in, heartfelt delight in others.
Or, "My Country, Tis of Thee"? Again, any literacy in humanities recognizes the pronoun as expansive, democratically widening to others.
Literacy matters, Emily -- our humanities richly suggest solidarity as in equality, deference to wider community.
We need our enveloping, generous humanities, Emily, lest those ignorant of them narrow, distort, pervert needed community, literacy.
If you have literacy, Fern, you'll see "our" does not denote only ownership.
Take "This land is your land, this land is my land," by Woody Guthrie. The pronouns, as the rest of the song amply shows, celebrate participation, engagement. Nothing at all of ownership.
Or, "This is my country, land that I love" -- again celebrates community, joining in, heartfelt delight in others.
Or, "My Country, Tis of Thee"? Again, any literacy in humanities recognizes the pronoun as expansive, democratically widening to others.
Literacy matters, Fern -- our humanities richly suggest solidarity as in equality, deference to wider community.
We need our enveloping, generous humanities, Fern, lest those ignorant of them narrow and pervert needed community, literacy.
Phil Balla, have you emailed your 'literacy' lecture to the other subscribers who liked the points that I made? We are literate and understand the difference between respect and appreciation for HCR's work and a tone that may imply being an agent of her points of view.
I am sorry that raising a difference between us about your use the word 'our' led you to so roundly rebuke my knowledge of the English language, in terms of literacy, as well as the principles of equality and solidarity
HCR does not speak for me. While we agree about many issues and I learn from her, our perspectives, interests and points of emphasis differ in some ways. I know HCR to be an excellent teacher: a model of clear and deeply thoughtful communication.
I hope that our exchanges in the future, Phil, will be friendly and worthwhile.
'Our' Heather! I find that 'sense' of ownership of HCR, author of Letters from an American, what -- familiar - familial - romantic - inappropriate? I know that she's not mine, while highly respected. along with other important sources of knowledge -- teachers, journalists, political analysts, social commentators, writers, engaged citizens... democracy's strong advocates!
Thank you for calling out such possession. As soon as he starts with the phrase, I skip his comment.
If you have literacy, Emily, you'll see "our" does not denote only possession.
Take "This land is your land, this land is my land," by Woody Guthrie. The pronouns, as the rest of the song amply shows, celebrate participation, engagement. Nothing at all of possession.
Or, "This is my country, land that I love" -- again celebrates community, joining in, heartfelt delight in others.
Or, "My Country, Tis of Thee"? Again, any literacy in humanities recognizes the pronoun as expansive, democratically widening to others.
Literacy matters, Emily -- our humanities richly suggest solidarity as in equality, deference to wider community.
We need our enveloping, generous humanities, Emily, lest those ignorant of them narrow, distort, pervert needed community, literacy.
If you have literacy, Fern, you'll see "our" does not denote only ownership.
Take "This land is your land, this land is my land," by Woody Guthrie. The pronouns, as the rest of the song amply shows, celebrate participation, engagement. Nothing at all of ownership.
Or, "This is my country, land that I love" -- again celebrates community, joining in, heartfelt delight in others.
Or, "My Country, Tis of Thee"? Again, any literacy in humanities recognizes the pronoun as expansive, democratically widening to others.
Literacy matters, Fern -- our humanities richly suggest solidarity as in equality, deference to wider community.
We need our enveloping, generous humanities, Fern, lest those ignorant of them narrow and pervert needed community, literacy.
Phil Balla, have you emailed your 'literacy' lecture to the other subscribers who liked the points that I made? We are literate and understand the difference between respect and appreciation for HCR's work and a tone that may imply being an agent of her points of view.
I am sorry that raising a difference between us about your use the word 'our' led you to so roundly rebuke my knowledge of the English language, in terms of literacy, as well as the principles of equality and solidarity
HCR does not speak for me. While we agree about many issues and I learn from her, our perspectives, interests and points of emphasis differ in some ways. I know HCR to be an excellent teacher: a model of clear and deeply thoughtful communication.
I hope that our exchanges in the future, Phil, will be friendly and worthwhile.