Benny BellamacinaCheapen words and they'll cheapen you
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Cheapen words and they'll cheapen you. Being economical with the language means lowering the standard of expression to the level of the common vernacular. This is a form of censorship, because it makes people feel bad about their language. It also puts them at a disadvantage in conversation. So, this is another way that people are being controlled by the system.
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