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Unread 10-08-2015, 01:07 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by Ron Wood View Post
I suspect that a lot of the vulgar language was the result of liberal editing of the original text by the vulgar owner of the website. I saw several instances of modern idiomatic expressions in the narrative that would not have been in use at the time of Sgt. York. It is a pity that some writers feel that they cannot adequately express their thoughts without resorting to filthy language. It is the mark of a small minded individual without the requisite language skills to write intelligently.
+1, also sometimes called an "ignorant idiot".
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