re: We are about to lose Al Scramuzza

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Friend,

Please learn the difference between and proper use of subject and object pronouns. Such basic grammatical knowledge, or rather lack of, can make all of your posts lose a significant amount of luster.

Yours,
TulaneLSU

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Friend,

My British tutor for English and Greek was adamant that the American custom of putting first person pronouns last in a list was not only grammatically wrong but also highlighted the fragile American psyche. He believed Americans were so fraught with the guilt of living in an individualistic, self-centered culture that these little insignificant tokens of self-abasement, like putting a first personal pronoun last in a list, were merely attempts to assuage that malefaction against community.

I understood exactly what he meant on travels to the British Isles, where there are no such trivial grammatical rules about pronoun order. I also noted a similar difference at the Communion table. In American Protestantism, almost always does the minister, pastor, or priest administer the elements of the Body and Blood to the congregation first. And then, like a good host, waits until all have taken and eaten before he or she then eats and drinks. It's only polite to do so, right?

On that trip in England during Sunday services I noticed that the priest at the Anglican church took the bread and wine first, before handing them out. I grew up accustomed to the officiant taking the elements last. After the services, I asked the vicar why at the table he ate before giving the elements to the congregation. He responded, "Because I am not the host at the table. I am a guest, and I have no right to eat last, and to do so is bad liturgical practice because it sends the message to the congregation that I, not Christ our Lord, am the host."

So it is with personal pronouns. A good Englishman does not carry with him the weight of the American conscience, wracked by self-centered guilt. He is liberated from whimsical and self-serving customs. For Americans, no amount of nugatory penitential acts, like putting a first person personal pronoun last in a list or taking Communion last, will atone for the lack of humility that mars them by the time they are five.

Let's just say that I and you may have to disagree on this topic, but do know I have put substantial thought into my words and deeds.

Yours,
TulaneLSU

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Lol, at what? Lakeshore is a Cleary level playground

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Everyone, note the posting times of his and my post.

Now, look at the word count and calculate the WPM required to type said reply.

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We are about to lose Al

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