Posted by Susan J on August 22, 2003, at 15:37:12
In reply to Lou's response to jlo820's post » jlo820, posted by Lou Pilder on August 22, 2003, at 15:32:08
> jlo 820,
> You wrote the phrase, [...banish them for life...]. I know that you are using the phrase in your own ideas with possibly sarcastic overtones, but to me it is a very hurtfull phrase.>>Could have been "hyperbole." An exaggerated statement used for effect and not meant to be taken literally.
Just a thought.
Susan
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