From: Michael M. Butler (mmb@spies.com)
Date: Thu Dec 26 2002 - 22:26:01 MST
Phil Osborn wrote:
> Since so many of the replies were less than germaine
> to the question I raised, I've decided to restart the
> thread.
>
> To clarify matters, raising a question does not imply
> a position on the part of the questioner, does it?
Clearly, it *can*. Just as using the passive voice can serve to deflect or disarm--or be read as an attempt to do same.
Clearly, also, humans get very good at "attacking the man", rather than discussing the question.
Further I say not.
M
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