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Granted that English is full of inconsistencies and odd usages and granted that
"correct" usage changes over time, we might as well use the "correct" usage
unless it makes us sound snooty or pretentious. I don't think "hanged" would
strike most people as odd or pretentious, so we might as well use it as the
past tense of hang when referring to capital punishment.
Perhaps only a few people would notice an "incorrect" usage, but why should we
get into a debate with them over usage when we wish to engage them in other
discussions.
ken h
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