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In Reply to: RE: "if any are left after Amazon forced most out of business" posted by bullethead on October 18, 2020 at 13:57:44:
'...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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Follow Ups
- '...theoretically could be re-written. Seems like Winston Smith from the book 1984. " - Krav Maga 10/18/2017:43:20 10/18/20 (2)
- Yes - I heard about that - unreal a la Winston Smith indeed! - Chris from Lafayette 21:17:56 10/18/20 (1)
- RE: Yes - I heard about that - unreal a la Winston Smith indeed! - Krav Maga 21:33:56 10/18/20 (0)