The funny thing is, I went the other way. I read the first line thinking, “Bet they were hogging the floor.” And then the second line seemed to rule that out.
Even at the object level, it’s not clear whether I want him talking about this or not. If the PM wants him quiet, he might be estimating that it’s not a good time, so from a purely adversarial point of view I want it out there. Also, sex-selective abortion is kind of iffy. A good debate on the subject could be a good thing all around.
Anyway, I don’t have any good examples. I can remember it happening, but can’t remember when.
The funny thing is, I went the other way. I read the first line thinking, “Bet they were hogging the floor.” And then the second line seemed to rule that out.
Even at the object level, it’s not clear whether I want him talking about this or not. If the PM wants him quiet, he might be estimating that it’s not a good time, so from a purely adversarial point of view I want it out there. Also, sex-selective abortion is kind of iffy. A good debate on the subject could be a good thing all around.
Anyway, I don’t have any good examples. I can remember it happening, but can’t remember when.