Re: The last comma

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From: Dick Morris
Date: Fri, 05 Aug 1994 20:12

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> Should the last item in a series be
> preceded by a comma (before the word and) or not?

I had a major disagreement with a boss over this.  I think the comma should
be there; he didn't.  I suspect the opinion is going to be split close to
50-50 on this.

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I believe it should be.  It is often necessary for meaning; to be
consistent it is easiest to always do it.  But many will disagree.

Dick I

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