RE: Cathy Holmes question on 1960s methodology and today's "process-driven" composition not producing any better writers than those of her generation. I can only say that as a US Army colonel, and a part time ESL instructor with the University of Texas state system, I expect my officers and employees to produce grammatically correct products, and I tell my students writers are going to be more and more judged on their correct use of grammar and general writing skills in this global, internet-connected society. The days of face to face meetings and interviews seems to be slipping away, and one's writing and written grammar skills are going to be one's passport to employment, acceptance, and a fair hearing of their products and ideas. Poor writing is simply going to continue identifying the writer's education and ability levels. All English speakers and writers must be even more on the alert for proper grammar as the English language increases its dominance in written and spoken international communications. Few people realize all aviation aircraft-to-aircraft and aircraft-to-ground communications are in English world wide, and English on the internet seems standard. I urge teachers, employers, and all English writers and speakers to hold to long established standards. Written communication has lost none of its value and just seems to grow in importance. This is not the time to slacken. Just my thoughts. Best wishes, Gordon Carmichael