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I'm pointing out a parallel with the premise of the original article. The way people describe and name things shapes how it is perceived and shapes its acceptab
by afshin 11y ago
I'm pointing out a parallel with the premise of the original article. The way people describe and name things shapes how it is perceived and shapes its acceptability.
If you're familiar with American politics, consider the left's phrase "pro-choice" vs the right's depiction of the same position as "pro-abortion". They both know they're describing the same thing, and both are attempting to win the battle of hearts and minds.
- ci5er 11y agoThat's an excellent distinction. Are you sure it maps? EDIT: It may well map. Thank you.
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- r-w 11y agoI think you were referring to "pro-choice" versus "pro-life".
- afshin 11y agoI wasn't referring to "pro-life". While that is one of the right's phrases for it, I was specifically referring to the more extreme usage "pro-abortion". Here is an example: http://www.issues4life.org/pdfs/news_20100307a.pdf http://www.issues4life.org/pdfs/news_20100307a.pdf