iron,
way to step up to the plate.
i'll be brief as i must leave...but the plagiary comment was actually made regarding the quote about special olympics. it's been used by a million people, most of whom state it incorrectly (like your cousin).
the term, however, would fit the description of both the 'olympics' words as well as bismarck's (had i intended it so) -
plagiarism - One who plagiarizes; or purloins the words, writings, or ideas of another, and passes them off as his own; a literary thief. (funny that last part, when you're so against 'stealing').
anyway, i appreciate your willingness to come forward.
let your cousin know that ignorant comments like he made only result in verbal bashings. that kind of crap cannot and will not be tolerated. it's insulting on many, many levels and any decent person should already understand that, especially if they're old enough to write.
and it's especially silly - no, stupid - when others are only offering legitimate alternatives to your complaint.
do your cousin (and us) the favor of teaching him how to be a human being.
again, thanks for stepping up.
