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Oscar Benjamin <oscar.j.benjamin@gmail.com> writes:

> I think Chris' statement above is pretty clear.

I disagree, as explained.

> Also I didn't find the original statement confusing

I'm happy for you.

> and it is a reasonable point to make.

Yes, and I was not addressing that.

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