On Thursday, August 26, 2004, at 08:50  PM, Stahlke, Herbert F.W. wrote:

> the canons of gender-neutral language

There was a brief but hysterical skit on a "Fraser" about the vagaries
of correct speak.  The story line had Fraser (Frasier???) on a live
audience talk show.  It's an old one, but a good one.

When the pendulum swings back, it's going to mighty mean-spirited and
ugly.  HOLD ON, FOLKS!  It's going to be a wild ride.

Rebecca

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