In clearing some old materials, the following piece turned up. It has no reference to as to the source but it is very interesting. As you read this, remember that most other world languages have set rules in their systems, unlike English.
Europen officials point out that English spelling is unnecessarily difficult.
What is clearly needed is a phased program of change to iron out these anomalies. Sertainly, sivil servants in all sities would reseive this news with joy. The hard 'c' could then replased by 'k,' sinse both letters are pronounsed alike. This would not only klear up konfusion in the minds of klerikal workers, but keyboards kould be made with one less letter, a signifikant savings. In the sekond year, bekause of growing enthusiasm, it will be announsed that the troublesome 'ph' will henseforth be written 'f.' This would make words like 'fotograf' 20 percent shorter in print.