[Congressman Billybob]

A vigorous, two-handed bump to the top for another masterpiece by Derbyshire. Why is it that these English imports -- Derbyshire and Steyn -- use the King's English so much better than us Americans? Maybe because they were brought up and educated more in the classics -- surrounded by the words of those who used the King's English well.

We have our own set of such writers. Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Madison, Henry. But we are not exposed to them in our educations because they are, after all, "dead white males." Alas.

Congressman Billybob

Latest column, "In the Justices We Trust?" posted on FR and ChronWatch, other publication to come.

[risk]

Why is it that these English imports -- Derbyshire and Steyn -- use the King's English so much better than us Americans?

Honorable Billy Bob, it should be we Americans. In other words, better than we Americans do. Please accept my correction in the spirit it was given -- to be of utmost help and support. I am sure that you will kindly return the favor one day soon :-)