Vladimir_M comments on Is Kiryas Joel an Unhappy Place? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vladimir_M 01 May 2011 04:15:52AM 2 points [-]

I don't understand the relevant linguistic distinction here; it might be some finesse of English grammar that eludes me. Does saying "fear and hostility towards X" imply some observable action motivated by these feelings?

The sort of "fear and hostility" I had in mind is of the same sort as your hypothetical liberal's love of the poor.

Comment author: rhollerith_dot_com 01 May 2011 08:42:48AM 2 points [-]

I don't understand the relevant linguistic distinction here; it might be some finesse of English grammar that eludes me. Does saying "fear and hostility towards X" imply some observable action motivated by these feelings?

I'm a native English speaker, and I did not understand the comment either.