Both. But I am the one who is supposed to be writing the draft version so you can tear it apart. Man, I just went through a grueling editor process, so this topic was a lot of fun for me. I am sorry that Don Brown got so pissed off with you and quit the list. Some people have no sense of humor. It was Amanda's idea to pose the question about the mob storming the Bastille. I do not regret posting that. I thought it would break the ice, not just send Don Brown into orbit. Oh well. Can't please every one can we? On Feb 21, 2013, at 1:55 AM, King Donald E wrote: > Should I write that Arthur King is the father of Smith King or that Arthur King was the father of Smith King? > > > On Feb 20, 2013, at 10:48 PM, Craig Kilby wrote: > >> Now that would depend entirely on the context of the sentence, and what tense one is speaking in, wouldn't it? >> >> "IS he your deceased father?" Well, if he is dead, he IS deceased. So yes he is your deceased father. >> "WAS he your father?" That is why he have DNA paternity tests and court TV. >> >> I have always liked the black people's saying "Mama's Baby, Daddy's Maybe." >> >> Oh, all you grammarians, unite. Chime in here! >> >> Craig >> >> >> On Feb 20, 2013, at 11:27 PM, King Donald E wrote: >> >>> Another question - Is my deceased father my father or was he my father? >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VA-NORTHERN-NECK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to VA-NORTHERN-NECK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message