Sinister: I can't escape the threat of hell

matthew_kelly_at_hscb-b7 at xxx.edu matthew_kelly_at_hscb-b7 at xxx.edu
Thu Dec 3 15:04:27 GMT 1998



Sorry, but I have to say something about the whole grammar thing.  To be (is) is
a transitive verb and therfore takes a predicate nominative, I, as opposed to a
direct object, me.  In addition it is an implied ellpitical phrase as in ... or
was it she and I (who went to dinner).  I'm sure people are groaning about this
and rightfully, but Iwent to catholic school and grammar was beaten into me so I
had to repsond or I will go to hell.  I DON'T want to go to hell.  You've heard
about it; it's a terrible place.  OK never again and sorry to Mark for getting
this 2x.
Matt 


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