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Letter: Trump implies. We infer.

(Alex Brandon | AP file photo)  President Donald Trump speaks at a media briefing in the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Washington.

(Alex Brandon | AP file photo) President Donald Trump speaks at a media briefing in the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Washington.

People, please understand the difference between “imply” and “infer.” Trump “implies” that alternative, non-science based medicine can cure COVID-19. We “infer” that he’s nuts. Get the difference?

And, while we’re at it, please understand the meaning of “parameters,” which are nothing more than dimensions or aspects. It makes no sense to do anything “within parameters.” Trump’s personal parameters might include moral compass, intelligence, maturity, awareness, respect for others and knowledge. These, by being simply parameters, say nothing about any limits to how low they can go.

And, while we’re at it, “schizophrenia” is not the same as “multiple-personality disorder.” It is possible, say, for a president to have the former but not the latter.

And, while we’re at it, “light years” are a measure of distance, not time. And that’s a good unit of measure for where I intend to go in the event of a Trump reelection.

Stephen Keen, Salt Lake City

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