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If English Was Good Enough for Jesus ...
RECEIVED Tue., Sept. 2, 2003
Dear Editor,
I read with amusement J. Mika's "Jobless in Austin" letter ["Postmarks," Aug. 29] complaining about the language skills of city laborers. Surely he was joking, but, if not, his stance was still risible. I would argue that he might lack the skills to work digging ditches. Why would a jogger converse with the laborers he passed anyway? Was he wanting them to fan him, or perhaps, bring him a cold drink?
If indeed he was sincere, I can only speculate that he was echoing the sentiments of yet another great Texan, Gov. "Ma" Ferguson, who stated, "If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, then it's good enough for me."
I read with amusement J. Mika's "Jobless in Austin" letter ["Postmarks," Aug. 29] complaining about the language skills of city laborers. Surely he was joking, but, if not, his stance was still risible. I would argue that he might lack the skills to work digging ditches. Why would a jogger converse with the laborers he passed anyway? Was he wanting them to fan him, or perhaps, bring him a cold drink?
If indeed he was sincere, I can only speculate that he was echoing the sentiments of yet another great Texan, Gov. "Ma" Ferguson, who stated, "If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, then it's good enough for me."
Mike McKinley