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Old 11-26-2012, 07:43 PM
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Default "Is" versus "Should Be"

Tim,

I get the descriptive (is) versus normative (should be) distinction but believe that the weight of history and tradition after 100+ years is so heavy that on most matters of opinion T206 (such as whether T213-1 and T215 are T206) will be governed by the status quo (that they are not T206). I agree that the normative question is interesting to talk about nonetheless.

Of course, on questions of fact [such as whether T206 Tinker (Bat Off) exists with Piedmont 42], T206 is subject to ongoing revision and extension.

Scot
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