Re: lo [nonexistent]

[Sylvia Rutiser <sru@ACCESS.DIGEX.NET>]

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I would like to follow up on Bob Michael's comment.

IMHO, one of the uses for language is the discussion of whether or not
some object, relationship, or state exists.  For example,  the existence
or non-existence of deities is a frequent source of discussion and/or
quarrel.  Also, ether, pholstogon, and songs sung by Milli Vanilli.

I would like to suggest that the distinction to be made is not whether
one or more examples of what you are talking about actually exists, but
whether the speaker is making a claim, or just a 'suppose' kind of
statement.

I think that there are UI selma'o cmavo to express the distinction.

mi'e silvian