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Politics : About that Cuban boy, Elian
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To: Lane3 who wrote (6185)5/24/2000 11:27:00 AM
From: Master (Hijacked)  Read Replies (1) of 9127
 
"...Hyperbole is exaggeration to emphasize a point. It may be excessive and overly dramatic, but it's not inherently illogical."

Thank you Karen,

Indeed my use of the word "kidnapping" may be an exaggeration as it is not a typical kidnapping case. However, I cannot find another word which would adequately describe and emphasize the fact that a young boy is being held captive against the wishes of his father.

Vince
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