In a message dated 2/19/01 11:29:43 AM Pacific Standard Time, robinw@home9854.freeserve.co.uk writes: > Are grammar and punctuation still taught > in American schools, or can you just not be bothered? Hello, Before anyone should jump to the conclusion that this person does not care about his or her grammar and punctuation, maybe this person has some kind of learning disability that prevents her or him from writing well, such as dyslexia among other things. I am a Deaf person whose first language is American Sign Language and sometimes I struggle with English grammar so my English is not perfect. However I am sure that this person may have other skills that will make any past, present and future Loys proud and it does not have to be a writing skill. Just my 2cents worth here. Sincerely, Linda Carroll (a descendant of John "Fisher" Loy)