'Laryngeal' Theory to be replaced by Vocalic Theory?

I transfer this to cybalist
as this is interesting for PIE
and does not seem to show up in MTLR

Arnaud

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>> Patrick:
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>> It is simple assimilation.
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>> The [h] is voiced to [h*] and the [h*} assimilates to the quality og the
>> adjacent vowel.
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> You are trying to sell the idea that He or eH is more or less the same,
> and that the choice between He or eH is a matter of subjective viewpoint.
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> The reality is in a sequence like #C1-v-C2-C3-v-
> C1 is in the strongest position for a consonant (start of word)
> C3 is next in the hierarchy (start of internal syllable)
> C2 is in the weakest position (end of internal syllable)
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> There is no symmetry between He and eH
> The assimilation He > ee is impossible
> while the assimilation (or deletion) eH < e: is natural.
> That's why your symmetrical suggestion just does not work.
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> Your problem is you are working on something that requires strong command
> of phonology,
> and you don't have the basics.
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> I suppose that as usual you won't listen to what you are told
> and will ever and ever come up with the same impossible ideas.
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> Arnaud
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