Furly I have a question about the Olympics

[Firecrest]

Haha. Truth. And the silent H's. Why even have a letter if it never makes a sound?

island
/ˈɑɪ·lənd/ n [C]

that is all

There's a difference between "sometimes won't make a sound" and "never will make a sound".

Not that I'm defending English, mind you. I was just wondering why you guys have a letter that serves no purpose whatsoever.