Many Asian languages do not accomodate the concept of an individual,
personal 'be'.
While I agree that English speakers grossly overruse the verbal
constructions of 'be', I don't support trashing it altogether. The
flexibility and scope of the English language creates an enormous
toolbox for writing. E-Prime's value to me lies in its emphasis on
utilizing the more neglected constructions.
Sin,
Kathryn Aegis