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Pastimes : SI Grammar and Spelling Lab
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To: jbe who wrote (3388)11/6/1999 5:39:00 PM
From: Jack Clarke   of 4711
 
Joan:

I agree "people" can be used with a singular verb. We just don't see it except in older documents. (In checking, I read that Hamilton may never have actually said that the people "is a great beast.") I always thought that phrase had a nice ring to it. So much for history.

Thanks for giving us a clear explanation of the grammar involved in our discussion. And, for what it's worth, I share your opinion of Mr. Bush as a lightweight. The state of American politics, especially in light of the corruption of our current administration, is indeed sad. But that's another story, as they say.

Jack
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