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0 pointsafshin10y ago0 comments

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.

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r-w10y ago· 1 in thread

I think you were referring to "pro-choice" versus "pro-life".

afshinOP10y ago

I 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

ci5er10y ago

That's an excellent distinction. Are you sure it maps?

EDIT: It may well map. Thank you.

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