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Originally posted by Spanky
When I think of the word Gulag, I think of work camp. But I don't think these guys are working. The roads in New York City suck, why not get these bozos to earn their room and board (and the cost of the torture equipment) and get them filling in the potholes.
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Klein's point is not that it was the most accurate word to use, but that by causing a kerfuffle over the word, Amnesty has managed to ensure that their report, and the issue, have been the topic of discussion for a few days. Otherwise, the report might just have been ignored.
