I agree that govt. departments should have their right and proper names, but it would never fly. Americans have to euphemize everything, else they can't cope.
Re the article: Yes. That is precisely why I was amazed by the Supreme Court decision. I have known for decades that I could incorporate if I thought it was worth the hassle. Many people in my situation do. And the purpose is precisely to create a legal entity -- a "person" -- that is separate from me. An entity that can incur debts for which, at the end of the road, I am not liable. But if my personal beliefs can affect the corporation's legal obligations, where is the separation? Well, I guess it's another reason not to incorporate.
It's still Dean.
ReplyDeleteWas in Maine! Got home near midnight. Eldest*Grand on the premises! :-)
ReplyDeleteAre the earthworms still happy?
ReplyDeleteI agree that govt. departments should have their right and proper names, but it would never fly. Americans have to euphemize everything, else they can't cope.
How do you get to the special, secure Google?
My Doug McClure VHS, At the Earth's Core, arrived today. I'll probably watch it this evening.
ReplyDeleteRe the article: Yes. That is precisely why I was amazed by the Supreme Court decision. I have known for decades that I could incorporate if I thought it was worth the hassle. Many people in my situation do. And the purpose is precisely to create a legal entity -- a "person" -- that is separate from me. An entity that can incur debts for which, at the end of the road, I am not liable. But if my personal beliefs can affect the corporation's legal obligations, where is the separation?
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess it's another reason not to incorporate.
In-corporate. Interesting word. On the face of it, it means the same as in-carnate and en-body, but how different the connotations.
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