Misconceptions About Phonics Instruction -- The English Language is Inconsistent

This is a great blog breaking down the arguments against teaching phonics and helping to alleviate some of the inherent fears in both students and teachers about teaching, and learning, the english language. It's a bit long, but filled with really good information.

http://www.readinghorizons.com/blog/misconceptions-about-phonics-instruction-3-the-english-language-is-inconsistent#!

How many of you use phonics instruction in your classrooms and how many of you have embraced a different method?  Do you see any differences in your correctional classrooms that would benefit from one method over another?