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This is really a big step in my opinion, as language choices can shape opinions, as the article states "a ‘significant step forward’ in recognizing the preventable nature of road collisions."

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[–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 107 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

"Why don't we use the word accident again?"

"Because accident implies there's no-one to blame."

[–] Omgboom@lemmy.zip 8 points 3 weeks ago

I got into an "on purpose"

[–] Sauerkraut@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 weeks ago

Accident also requires that you are making a good faith attempt to prevent said accident