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Re: Debian and militarist propaganda



Hi Robert!

You wrote:

> I object to the Release Manager's decision of choosing a military-related
> term ("sarge") for the next release of Debian.
> I don't think this is done intentionaly, but using military terms to codename
> a Debian release is in fact turning an innocent element into pro-militarist
> propaganda. IMO, Debian should stay away from such political issues and use
> politicaly-neutral terms for its releases.

This is just as ridiculous as the petition for changing the name of the 
The Two Towers movie after 9-11.

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