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Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:49:04 -0500
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That's great.  I think in general a lot of confusion could be avoided by
citing to primary sources instead of "authorities."  Dr. Dutcher's dilemma
is precisely what happens when people rely on authorities. Authors repeat
errors and footnote to the authority they relied on.  Lots of damage gets
done. Just think of the poor first monk who omitted the letter "r" from
celebrate.
    Terrell

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