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Airmen found dead @ RAF Feltwell
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A US airman has been found dead at a base in Norfolk. A spokesman for the 48th Fighter Wing, based at RAF Lakenheath, said the serviceman was found "unconscious in their work space" at RAF Feltwell, near Thetford. They have been named as Staff Sgt Ivone Rios, a cyber transport systems maintainer. Emergency crews tried to revive the airman but were unable. The US Airforce said the cause of death was unknown but an investigation was being carried out. (My italics throughout) What the hell sort of nonsensical English is this? Is ITV unable or unwilling to use the pronouns he or his any more? |
The confusion arises because the USAF calls both men and women airmen, and the unusual name doesn't help.
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Originally Posted by Tankertrashnav
(Post 9891056)
(My italics throughout)
What the hell sort of nonsensical English is this? Is ITV unable or unwilling to use the pronouns he or his any more? |
TTN,
I would suggest that this lack of accuracy/disregard for the English language and grammar is widespread and does not just apply here. It is seen throughout all modern media (electronic and paper)! Thoughts with those involved in this tradgedy! Bill. |
Originally Posted by Bill Macgillivray
(Post 9891969)
TTN,
I would suggest that this lack of accuracy/disregard for the English language and grammar is widespread and does not just apply here. It is seen throughout all modern media (electronic and paper)! Thoughts with those involved in this tradgedy! Bill. |
I don't think it's a lack of accuracy - its more the fashionable thing to do, as by removing 'he' and 'she' from the text you reduce the chance of offending those who want to remove gender from the human race. I'm not making this sh*t up.
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I'm not making this sh*t up. |
I would like to say, RIP.
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US airman found dead at base near Thetford close to Suffolk?s border with Norfolk - Latest Suffolk and Essex News - East Anglian Daily Times
Staff Sgt Ivone Rios was found unconscious in the force’s work space on Monday but emergency responders were unable to save her. The cause of her death is currently unknown And also right: http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/us-airman...folk-1-5192750 |
In which case in my above post, substitute "she/her" for "he/his". My point is still valid.
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