Anonymous  +  956432 Thu, 29 Oct 09 06:50 PM Dear honorable teachers: I have just learned that before the Civil War, most Americans used to say the United States "are."  I guess it had something to do with states' rights.  There are so many things to learn about English.  Thanks for being so patient and kind with us students. Anonymous

	Mister Micawber  +  957215 Fri, 30 Oct 09 01:59 PM That's interesting and probably generally true.  Thank you, honorable student. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,760 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Students