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[Derek Martin hath delivered the word thusly:] Yeah, I know no one else cares about our society's diminishing capacity to communicate, but I do; so occasionally I do feel the need to make noise about it. Imprecise language breeds misunderstanding, which can further breed prejudice, hate, ill will, and sometimes jail time. No one is expected to be perfect, of course; nor am I trying to suggest otherwise. But is it so much to ask to care, and to try? These days, it certainly does seem to be too much to ask. Caring and trying take too much time, and might even cost money. So screw that... <grumble> Now that I've offended half the list, please note that this diatribe is not directed at the original poster, or anyone in particular. It's all only part of my rms-like plot to stamp out bad grammar everywhere... =8^) Ok, now back to our regularly scheduled programming... [Derek, you and others may find this site interesting with regard to the use and misuse of English: http://www.vocabula.com/vocabulareview.htm] Dave Hardy (former English major & grad student) Dave Hardy Systems Manager/DBA Vermont Health Care Administration 89 Main Street Drawer 20 Montpelier, VT 05620-3101 802-828-2914 FAX: 802-828-2949 daveh at bishca.state.vt.us
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