[ExI] language question

[spike]

>.. On Behalf Of David Lubkin
Subject: Re: [ExI] language question

Spike wrote:

>We are hearing another awkward compromise where we use the 
>traditionally genderless term "they" in place of the clumsy "he or she" 
>and "their" in place of "his or her."  ....  I can embrace that with 
>all our heart.

>...The singular 'they' is nothing new. It has been around for many
centuries. It is seen in the works of Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, Clemens,
Thackeray, Orwell, and Lubkin. -- David.

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Ja, I keep hearing this "Shakespeare" thrown around as if she is some kind
of authority on the English language.  And this "Austen," who made him the
big Mr. Know-It-All?  We am so puzzled.

We are allowed some lighthearted banter considering the difficult time in
which we find ourself.

spike