"Of course gaelic is a foreign language .......... " Oh, Irene. As my old mother used to say, 'Go wash out your mouth with salt and water..." Iain ----- Original Message ----- From: Lowlandscot@aol.com To: iain@keapub.fsnet.co.uk ; DUMFRIES-GALLOWAY-L@rootsweb.com Sent: 16 November 2004 12:57 Subject: Re: [D-G LIST] Re: Why Gaelic? while banning minority languages? Of course gaelic is a foreign language .......... But at no point did I use the word 'banning.' I just don't think it needs to be encouraged or subsidised or made mandatory for a job based in Inverness. And I'm sure there are several members who could post in gaelic .......... but how many listers would understand and be able to respond ................... which is precisely my point. Irene