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Ron Natalie wrote:
> Roger Halstead wrote:
> > I've seen some video tapes that also teach the Ded rather than Dead.
> >
> This is because Jep (and possibly the FAA) publish that drivel.

Why is everyone so strict about how a phrase with several meanings
originally spat itself out of old technologies several decades ago?
Likely it took hold because it worked on several levels, as it continues
to be confused today. What's more useful and descriptive? I continue to
spell it "Ded" because it makes more sense. The function of language is
to adapt...including evolving technical language.

-- 
Jeff Cook
jcook@his.com
Washington DC area
