another stupid idea

Push for simpler spelling persists
WASHINGTON - When "say," "they" and "weigh" rhyme, but "bomb," "comb" and "tomb" don't, wuudn't it maek mor sens to spel wurdz the wae thae sound?

Those in favor of simplified spelling say children would learn faster and illiteracy rates would drop. Opponents say a new system would make spelling even more confusing.

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So what, are we saying that today's children are dumber and can't learn as well as previous generations?
This is just ridiculous....