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To: kinoxi
The oblong neutral colored blob sat against the slightly curved wall. The End. Big Brother was pleased.

Dear sir,

We have noted several unsavory elements in your recent submission.

(1) We object to the word 'colored', which we find to be racially insensitive.

(2) We find that the phrase 'the end' causes elevated stress in a small number of children, and may stifle creativity. It is better to leave the ending ambiguous, so as to help children question tradition and morals, deconstruct any notions of truth, and visualize a fiction at peace with their inner Zen.

(3) The word 'big' connotes a comparison and is thus overly judgmental. For its replacements, in this context, consider "benevolent" or "compassionate".

(4) The word 'brother', in failing to be gender neutral, not only alienates females, but also disenfranchises members of the queer community with ambiguous gender. In this context, replace with 'guardian', 'sentinel', or 'protector'.

Our recommended revision is thus:

The oblong blob sat against the slightly curved wall. It was sunny. Benevolent sentinel was pleased.

15 posted on 11/18/2007 8:31:19 PM PST by M203M4 (Rudy Giuliani 2008 - finally get all of the government you are paying for!)
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To: M203M4
I see you haven't gotten you're updated version. The color is the only color allowed "neutral", "The end" is under review. His glorious leadership lowers his stature to 'big' so that your puny mind may comprehend it.

I will see you in room 101...
18 posted on 11/18/2007 8:49:02 PM PST by kinoxi
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