Comment by 9rx
10 hours ago
What reasonable interpretation of the sentence is there if "then" is applied literally? I can only find validity using "than", and therefore the use of "then" doesn't matter as the author's intent isn't lost. That said, carrying the assumption that it does matter forward, how are you certain "then" isn't the correct interpretation of the author's intent?
This is the kind of argument you should take to your 3rd grade teacher.
The trouble with your plan is that nobody outside of high school debate club is going to spend time with an argument.
It's not my plan.