Date:  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 12:08:00 CST

From:  Edward Callary <TB0EXC1[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]NIU.BITNET>

Subject: Re: Sweet home Chicago '95



Tim:

There are a number of reasons the American Name Society

has considered cutting all ties with MLA. Among the

more often cited are:

1. the punitively early deadlines,

2. the (demeaning) fact that we are an 'associated' organization,

3. the impression that 'MLA' stands for Modern Literature

Association, where language is tolerated rather than accepted.

4. the gestapo environment at MLA meetings, where entrance

to sessions - even ANS sessions - is controlled by grad

student guards.



There are other arguments; these come most quickly to mind.



Cheers,



Edward Callary