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Jul 26Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

Not faulting you, simply noting changes in world views over time. Your two disclaimers Melissa; First, why yes is spite of disclaimer by a supreme court nominee, non-biologists can define woman. Fact and fancy are such despite the source. Few, if any philosophy professors are philosophers yet are quite comfortable teaching such. It's interesting that in today's world we often need to disclaim or affirm much that previously was simply understood and excepted.

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Wow, that’s interesting! I find myself making disclaimers often, and I’ve never given it any thought.

I think, posting on the internet, you never know what kind of ‘backlash’ you might receive, so it becomes a habit to guard against negative comments before they happen.

I might do this less in the future.

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Jul 26Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

Great novel. I don't think it was made into a film, as far as I can remember. Would be great, done properly.

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There was a film based on it in the early 2000s. I heard it wasn’t good.

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Jul 26Liked by Melissa Petrie, John Mistretta

Thanks for this. I couldn't bear the disappointment, so I won't watch it.

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