USMC vs. Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Style Q&A is, well, questions and answers having to do with style issues. The most recent batch of questions includes one from a Marine who is declaring War on Terror Double Spaces After Periods:

Q. About two spaces after a period. As a U.S. Marine, I know that what’s right is right and you are wrong. I declare it once and for all aesthetically more appealing to have two spaces after a period. If you refuse to alter your bullheadedness, I will petition the commandant to allow me to take one Marine detail to conquer your organization and impose my rule. Thou shalt place two spaces after a period. Period. Semper Fidelis.

A. As a U.S. Marine, you’re probably an expert at something, but I’m afraid it’s not this. Status quo.

Looks like the surge isn’t working for the WoDSAP either.

10/03/2007 | fun, work | Comments

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