There was an interesting thread here recently on the blunting
of the impact of words that once were considered shocking,
even taboo. Anna Quindlen has a very good column on that very
subject in this week's Newsweek. I recommend it. If you
aren't a subscriber or a news stand denizen, I'm sure you can
find it on the Net.
Jean Heller
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