Language Is A Virus

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Obviously, a written work is a product of the period in which it is written.
Unless it is a historical tale, the subjects, characters and events described,
would be of a temporary nature or have a temporary outlook and appeal. Many
writings are of a controversial nature and as such they appeal to some but can
meet with a violent disapproval by others. Salman Rashdie has been lucky to
survive the violent anger of the Muslim world. But at the same time he became
popular with many segments of the population, not necessarily due to the
greatness of his writing, but primarily because of the controversial subject he
touches upon, the fact that he criticizes his own and that his criticism
appeals to a non Muslim reader.

Language is like a virus. It spreads through different media, but primarily
through writing. Depending on the subject and the quality, it can spread widely,
become a chronic illness (in a positive as well as a negative way) or disappear
completely. It is a virus ...

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