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To: Zakeet
The headline writer is an idiot.

The headline literally says that 50 people were shot two weekends in a row - and the construction means the SAME people were shot.

More Than 50 People Shot for the Second Weekend in a Row in Chicago should read "More Than 50 Shootings for the Second Weekend in a Row in Chicago".

I guess the US isn't an English speaking nation any more...

12 posted on 09/30/2015 10:19:23 AM PDT by MortMan (The rule of law is now the law of rulings - Judicial, IRS, EPA...)
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21 posted on 09/30/2015 10:31:41 AM PDT by UCANSEE2 (Lost my tagline on Flight MH370. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
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To: MortMan

Heh heh! I normally catch those, being an instinctive proofreader. Funny one.

Mayor Urges Every Chicago Resident Who Has Been Shot in the Past Week to Remain Indoors at All Times. Previous victims are the most likely to be shot again!


35 posted on 09/30/2015 11:04:38 AM PDT by Yaelle
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