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I don't play word games.

I can interpret any one of Shakespeare's sonnets in any way I choose. It's simple. But it doesn't prove a thing.

You just go into them to reiterate your prejudices. You find the truth through facts, not fiction.

You are like someon who quote Oscar Hammerstein as writing "I'm in love with a wonderful guy" as "proof" Hammerstein was gay. Without any outside evidence, you can quote that line forever, but it still shows nothing. Hammerstein wasn't gay.

Similarly, you can quote Shakespeare's sonnets as much as you want to "prove" anything you care to prove. But it's meaningless.

Posted by Reality Chuck on April 15, 1997 at 05:34:11
In Reply to "Childish Abuse, Chuck." posted by Professor Mike on April 15, 1997 at 01:47:57

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• No, you CAN'T interpret any way you like... Professor Mike 13:44:29 4/15/97 (3)
  • Shakey interpretation hotspurs boots 06:48:59 5/22/97 (0)
  • But you HAVE interpreted it just the way you want. Reality Chuck 06:08:06 4/16/97 (0)
  • Using your standards, it is. Reality Chuck 06:07:22 4/16/97 (0)

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