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To: P-Marlowe; pastorbillrandles; Alamo-Girl
If it implies something then we need to make sure that when we make an assertion based on the implication that we don't state it as a fact but as an opinion

That's a critical issue, imho. And another like it is basing an inference on a prior inference. (Secondary inference?) And then making another inference (tertiary inference.)

The probability of accuracy gets less with each added inference....not that it isn't true, but that it's suspect.

55 posted on 09/10/2010 8:47:14 AM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it. Those who truly support our troops pray for their victory!)
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To: xzins; P-Marlowe
Indeed. Thank you both for sharing your insights, dear brothers in Christ!
58 posted on 09/10/2010 9:23:26 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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