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That's not the only meaning: "a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger". There are economic threats (the threat of bankruptcy), social threats (blackm
by nonrecursive 17y ago
That's not the only meaning: "a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger". There are economic threats (the threat of bankruptcy), social threats (blackmail), etc. etc.
I think what's important here is that the boycotters perceive the Whole Foods CEO's opining as an actual threat. In the "battle" for ideas, it makes sense that you wouldn't actively support your opposition.
- jobeirne 17y agoEven so, the word has a devious connotation. There is nothing devious about open speech.
- nonrecursive 17y agoI'm curious: what word would you use?
- jobeirne 17y ago"So, his words are quite a challenge to the agenda of those who would like to see a public health plan."