On Nov 29, 2007 2:55 PM, Ray Saintonge saintonge@telus.net wrote:
Guy Chapman aka JzG wrote:
On Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:38:47 -0800, Ray Saintonge wrote
Private <> secret.
Semantics. It really depends on agreements about how to use the language. There is no rule to say that it is or isn't.
No, not really. Private means private and secret means secret.
This comment suggests that you have all the skills required to become a classic politician. ;-)
Actually, there is a difference between private and secret. What goes on in your bedroom or your credit-card transactions are private but not secret.