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To: Bill who wrote (58089)	4/18/2007 12:09:10 PM
From: MrLucky	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 90947

Subtle, but relevant Exactly! Use of the word 'kid' versus 'adult' is another example IMO. What are we to infer, that an adult would not commit such a senseless slaughter? Only a 'kid' would do such a thing? Or, that since it is a 'kid' he must be drug laden or deranged since this is the only explanation for this killing? PCness has run amok. Many on SI, are partners in this type thinking, especially the gun control advocates. They need to separate the killer from the gun. So they choose words to identify the killer more as a victim. Then, they can argue against the gun.

To: Bill who wrote (58089)	4/18/2007 12:09:33 PM
From: Oeconomicus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

The act was a crime. The effects were tragic. And you are parsing words to make a pointless point.