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Published October 02, 2009, 01:03 AM

Say what you mean

I thank my good friend Anne-Marie for mentioning the meaning and context of the German phrase I used in my previous letter. But I beg to point out that I was attempting, if too subtly, to satirize those who had compared the efforts of President Obama with the actions of the Nazis.

By: David Mataya, North Hudson, Hudson Star-Observer

Dear Editor,

I thank my good friend Anne-Marie for mentioning the meaning and context of the German phrase I used in my previous letter. But I beg to point out that I was attempting, if too subtly, to satirize those who had compared the efforts of President Obama with the actions of the Nazis, an inexcusably ignorant and stomach-turning tactic in my opinion.

My spouse has warned me about my circumlocution. Perhaps Anne-Marie’s letter is a reminder to simply say what I mean.

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