Oliver, it's good having this conversation. Language is powerful. You say: "It s a ******* tragedy."
There is lots of ******* tragedies every day. When it comes to state-capture, surely you cannot just again say ""It s a ******* tragedy"? Surely the language and ones brain must be able to distinguish between "a ******* tragedy" and "a ******* tragedy"?
P.S. I like that you did not WRITE the f-word; you merely implied it; which is better than what Poplak did and does.
Back to Shakespeare and government capture, this is what he wrote (amongst others; very appropriate):
1. "The most peaceable way for you, if you do take a thief, is to let him show himself what he is and steal out of your company."
2. "I would not put a thief in my mouth to steal my brains."
3. "Let me tell you, Cassius, you yourself are much condemned to have an itching palm, to sell your offices for gold to undeservers."
Swear-words make pin-prick marks. Deep words make everlasting marks.
Enjoy your weekend.

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