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Old 10-02-2008, 06:07 PM   #40
jammies
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"I am writing to you to tell you how you can stand for change and positively effect/affect this situation."
I would use both: "I am writing to you to tell you how you can effect change and positively affect this situation." Then, whoever is reading your missive will say, "This man is a grammar GOD!!!" and do whatever it is you say in the rest of your message like a hypnotized sheep.
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