2B or Not 2B

Summary:

In the article “2B or Not 2B,” David Crystal claims that using text will not destroy are language. Crystal introduces a quote from John Humphry arguing against texting. “I h8 txt msgs: How texting is wrecking our language”.  Although Crystal explains that texting is another way of communicating and will not damage our way of speaking. Humphry argues that I may damage our way of language, but Crystal claims texting maybe a means of improvement to our communicating skills. “In texting what we are seeing, in a small way, is language in evolution.”

Response:

I don’t agree with David Crystal’s claim in the article “2B or Not 2B.” I disagree with the fact that texting will improve our communications because saying abbreviations out loud wouldn’t be a clear message in person. Crystal also brings up John Sutherland who dislikes texting saying “bleak, bald, sad shorthand. Drab shrinktalk … Linguistically it’s all pig’s ear … it masks dyslexia, poor spelling and mental laziness. Texting is penmanship for illiterates.”

Two Years Are Better Than Four

Summary:
In the article " Two Years Are Better Than Four," Liz Addison explains her own view of how college is important and how it gives oppurtunities of self discovery. Her belief is that college should be acknowledged. " For those who find it necessary to go to two-year college."  Addison claims that community college is a place to begin their journey and grow. Which Addison says, "I believe the community college system to be one of America's uniquely great institutions."

Response:
I agree with Addison's claim that community college matters. As a student attending to community college it helps, because it gives a variety of options to explore and see what career is suited for students. Many who comes to community college come for many reasons: Students could have various of reasons, like financial problems, a high school dropout, or just decided to finish their classes for a certificate. No matter the reason, going to community college gives hope for a new opportunity.