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I had to share this on my blog when I saw this yesterday. Someone on my FB thinks the numbers are inflated for impact. Oh, I just wish that was the case, but it is not…
wrong is wrong, and focusing on the numbers is a distraction and diversion! Next time someone tells you that numbers are inflated, calmly ask that person what numbers would be acceptable and whether it would be acceptable if that acceptable number, even if it were just ONE, was his/her own daughter! Mscheew!
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I had to share this on my blog when I saw this yesterday. Someone on my FB thinks the numbers are inflated for impact. Oh, I just wish that was the case, but it is not…
wrong is wrong, and focusing on the numbers is a distraction and diversion! Next time someone tells you that numbers are inflated, calmly ask that person what numbers would be acceptable and whether it would be acceptable if that acceptable number, even if it were just ONE, was his/her own daughter! Mscheew!
Noel, perfect response. I will remember that for next time I see such gross insensitivity.