Because there is such abundant evidence in our daily individual lives of a yawning gap between what we claim we believe are the importance and effects of language upon us , versus the objectively observable effects . Possibly because language is an ephemeral medium as compared with , say , a hunk of metal or a clump of clay , we tend to discount the impact of language on self and community . ' ' Sticks and stones may break my bones , but words will never hurt me , '' we intone as we launch into yet another vicious public debate that leaves all parties more hurt and angry than ever before .
Answer the following question: Why does the public debate leave people wounded ?

Because it 's an emotionally upsetting event

When we got to our hotel this evening in Leadville , I fired up my computer , as is my wo nt , to give it time to " warm up . " It would n't boot . It powered up , but would do anything after the initial power - up screen . Later in the evening , I brought in the other computer -- the one that usually powers Match Game SF .
Answer the following question: Why did the author bring in the computer that usually powers Match game SF ?

They were having issues getting their other computer to run properly .

They see each other often , but it 's always like this . Lexie tackles him as soon as she gets the chance and Sasha is expected to wait to do the same . After a moment she leans over to give him a kiss on the cheek , the best she can do given the fact that Lexie is n't ready to give him up yet .
Answer the following question: What may be the reason for Lexi not being ready to give him up yet ?

She is not over him .

I passed 3 elites because I am fatter than them ( it 's not hard to be fatter than an elite ) , but hey , I 'll take it . They did pass me on the uphill . Whatever . I was sincerely hoping to still be encountering others on the 3rd bike loop , but no such riders were evident .
Answer the following question: What may be the reason for all this athletic activity that is discussed ?
They were competing in an event .