Marilee was watching the local Fox affiliate this morning; she was just hearing about the earthquake in Italy. Understandable, since I/we don't TiVo the news.
So the reporter on-the-scene says something that's become one of my pet peeves, though I've never admitted to it - has to do with word usage, and how certain circumstances are perceived.
The reporter said that in the aftermath of the earthquake, "...over a thousand were wounded."
Excuse me? I'd have thought they were injured.
Doesn't wounded suggest violence? As in people against people?
Where's the style guide for Fox news?
Tuesday, April 7
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As an aside, you don't hear about people dying from gunshot injuries!
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