October 13, 2000

English Is a Linguistic Bully

To the Editor:

What a disappointment to read your September 8 cover story, "The New Latin: English Dominates in Academe." Your treatment of such serious issues was sorely lacking in substance.

As biodiversity is a necessary element in the survival of healthy ecosystems of the world, linguistic diversity is a vital element in the survival of cultures, both ancient and modern. The plethora of scientific and technical materials available only in English is a reflection of the