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That is one sentence in an order in which almost every other sentence contradicts it. EDIT: I'm not sure who they are trying to speak to here, are they admitti
by noobermin 10y ago
That is one sentence in an order in which almost every other sentence contradicts it.
EDIT: I'm not sure who they are trying to speak to here, are they admitting they will follow the judicial order? Clearly to most people here, we are interpreting it as not following the order because the hint of "following judicial orders" is relegated to the end. The opening of the statement (first sentence) is:
>The Department of Homeland Security will continue to enforce all of President Trump’s Executive Orders in a manner that ensures the safety and security of the American people.
There, in the emphasis added by me, was a chance to mention the judicial order; they could have tacked "while respecting judicial orders" at the end of that sentence, and their intention would be clear, and that would set the tone of the rest of the order.
The reason I mention who their audience is because if it addressed is to those against the ban, then it doesn't do its job as it comes off as oppositional. If it's to save face with those for the ban, then yes, leaving that till the end does make sense. Perhaps that's why it is written this way?
Regardless, over analysing this seems unhelpful, I'm sure by tomorrow morning, their intention will be clear.
- dragonwriter 10y agoIt's a sentence in a press release, not an order. > I'm not sure who they are trying to speak to here, are they admitting they will follow the judicial order? It's a press release, so the audience is the press (and the public.) It's probably deliberately contradictory specifically so that people able to read their own preferences into it.