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Unread 02-03-2009   #22
bastich
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Re: Gender Recruitment

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Originally Posted by Styerion View Post
I brought it up merely because it was inconsistent/unclear. It still is, mainly since the word choice clashes with the definition you presented. I mean no malice.

The word 'recruit' implies concession, not ensnarement. The example you provided is ensnarement. That's what's causing me problems.
On the matter of semantics, is a draftee also not refered to as a recruit? I don't believe there has to be a voluntary implication with the word 'recruit'.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/recruit
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