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'...theoretically could be re-written. Seems like Winston Smith from the book 1984. "

'...theoretically could be re-written. Seems like Winston Smith from the book 1984."


This type of thing is not just theoretical. Even Newsweek reported on it. Things are being re-written as we speak, no matter how anyone might deny it.

From the 10/14/20 Newsweek article "Merriam-Webster Dictionary Adds 'Offensive' to 'Sexual Preference' Definition After Amy Coney Barrett Uses Term in Hearings" (link below):


"The Merriam-Webster dictionary updated its definition of the word "preference" on Tuesday, to include that the word is considered offensive when referring to someone's sexual orientation.

The change came following Amy Coney Barrett's use of the term during day two of her Supreme Court confirmation hearings, and was noticed immediately by journalist Steve Krakauer, who took to Twitter to highlight the recent update of the definition.

"As recently as last month, Webster's Dictionary included a definition of 'preference' as 'orientation' or 'sexual preference.' TODAY they changed it and added the word 'offensive.' Insane - I just checked through Wayback Machine and it's real," Krakauer tweeted on Tuesday. "


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