It is not my habit to respond to this type of posting but this one really hit a nerve. "Being an american" stated the attitude: let's just rest the case. (Manxophiles? from whence came this creation?) The MANX have a right to be very proud of their country, its long history and a continuous parliament older than England and many other countries. Why shouldn't the Manx speak good English just because they may also speak Manx-Gaelic. The Scots, Irish and Welsh also speak English as well as their own Gaelic tongue. Guess this means that they are bi-lingual and maybe even multi-lingual. What an asset! One is very lucky who has the good fortune of having Manx blood running through their veins!! It is a beautiful spot on this earth and I wish to visit as often as possible.