I propose ridding ourselves of the letters C, Q and X forever...they're duplicative. We needn't use C because we have both S and K, distinctive unlike their kopykat komrade. Q doesn't even make a sound on it's own and, if there is some obscure word that begins with Q without its U crutch of which I am oblivious, it probably makes the now K sound. Thus, let's replace it with Kw...that's a kwality suggestion, I think. And for the love of God, X is just ridiculous, as evidenced by the fact that every explanation given to children of this unfortunate letter has some picture of a Zylophone next to it! We'll replace it with Ks as in Focks or Bocks or SOCKS (oh yes, I forgot...no C, but way to be inconsistent, English language). Done! 23 letters of the alphabet now - let's lobby someone about this or write a congressman or two (I'm sure they're sick of letters about you know who anyway). I could probably do something with that G/J conundrum too! Okay, that's my rant for today. -April 