Date: Tue, 08 Sep 1998 00:44:18 -0500
Subject: Re: Labo(u)r Day
David had a butt problem. Nuff said.
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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