pynchon-l-digest V2 #2111

[David Morris]

Murder is defined by law.  Its definition comes in numerous degrees in US 
law, each degree with its intended counter-measure.  Murder's definition 
also has a political aspect due to the advocacy of those who seek to make 
the definition adapt to their concerns.  If we wish (honestly) to determine 
how Rushdie intends it, the best method is to examine the context of his 
message.  That context was a message that most here (not Doug) expressed to 
be balanced.  I won't try to dissect that context here.  I think it is 
self-evident for those who don't oppose it.

DM

>From: Doug Millison
>
>  David Simpson <dsimpson at condor.depaul.edu>
>[...] > Rushdie was using the term "murder" advisedly, precisely to 
>preclude casuistical persiflage like your comments above.
>
>You've discussed this with Mr. Rushdie?  Otherwise, how do you know the 
>intention behind his choice of words?

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