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say joe
you are correct in the example you give. it shows that the english
language
can be so easily misinterperated. by just changing the sequence of words or
even
using a similar word that may have more than one meaning.
i think poor usage even by tv journalists is the norm now.
connie
From: Joseph Hertz <[log in to unmask]
> I agree that one should strive to write "the best and most correct
thing." Twenty
> years ago I was responsible for the department which developed the
specifications and
> procedures for typesetting journals. When I met with them for the first
time I told
> them I did NOT expect them to write instructions that could be understood.
After a
> short pause I added "I expect you will write them so they cannot be
misunderstood.
>
> Joe Hertz
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