We still need an inclusive word for both (all? - not there yet, not by a longshot)... menwo?
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If you are referring to men and women (?) is "people" disqualified?
OCJoe
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Jan 3, 2019
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That works. I'm thinking of all the terminology that's evolved so as not to be exclusive. Fireman --> firefighter, mailman --> mail carrier, etc. I still find congressperson a bit clunky.
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This world is not a vale of sorrows if you will recognize discriminatingly what is truly excellent in it; and if you will avail yourself of it for mutual happiness and well-being. Therefore, let us explain as often as possible, and particularly at the departure of life, that we base our faith on firm foundations, on Truth for putting into action our ideas which do not depend on fables and ideas which Science has long ago proven to be false.”
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