Orwell wrote in 1945 the "Big Brother" book. I read it back in 1987, under communism regime, copied by hand by someone, I don't know who - I wasn't able to find out. The most evil part was the "new-english". This thing was supposed to be a new kind of language, and no one would be able to pronounce sensitive phrases. One could use the word "Free" but only in phrases like this one: "this dog is free", but cannot construct phrases like that: "my mind is free".

And Orwell was talking about communism there. The worse thing in the world.



Now, guys, have a look at this mail. Are they stupid or what? They are talking about hardware here! This is the "new-english"? We are going back to '45?



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Subject: IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT SOLD TO LA COUNTY
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 14:21:16 -0800
From: "Los Angeles County"

The County of Los Angeles actively promotes and is committed to ensure a work environment that is free from any discriminatory influence be it actual or perceived. As such, it is the County's expectation that our manufacturers, suppliers and contractors make a concentrated effort to ensure that any equipment, supplies or services that are provided to County departments do not possess or portray an image that may be construed as offensive or defamatory in nature.

One such recent example included the manufacturer's labeling of equipment where the words "Master/Slave" appeared to identify the primary and secondary sources. Based on the cultural diversity and sensitivity of Los Angeles County, this is not an acceptable identification label.

We would request that each manufacturer, supplier and contractor review, identify and remove/change any identification or labeling of equipment or components thereof that could be interpreted as discriminatory or offensive in nature before such equipment is sold or otherwise provided to any County department.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.

Joe Sandoval, Division Manager
Purchasing and Contract Services
Internal Services Department
County of Los Angeles
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