Yes, and no. You had me up until "If words don't mean one thing, and only one thing, then they really don't mean anything."
As a linguist, I think this view is pretty whack. This issue (imo) is not the language per se, but with what motivation it is used and activated.
Speaking around 4 languages, I find there are strengths and weaknesses in each and every one, alongside aspects of amazing beauty plus very human limitations.
But how about them Ethiopian Jews, huh. Resting place of the Ark, and all that...
Yes, and no. You had me up until "If words don't mean one thing, and only one thing, then they really don't mean anything."
As a linguist, I think this view is pretty whack. This issue (imo) is not the language per se, but with what motivation is is used and activated.
Speaking around 4 languages, I find there are strengths and weaknesses in each and every one, alongside aspects of amazing beauty plus very human limitations.
But how about them Ethiopian Jews, huh. Resting place of the Ark, and all that...