I'll approach this from a different angle to clarify, since somebody, for whatever reason, will the feel the need to provoke a flame war over this at some point.
Quote Originally Posted by MasonC2K View Post
You keep using that word. I don't think that word is spelled how you think it is spelled.
per·se·cu·tion /ˌpərsəˈkyooSHən/

noun: persecution; plural noun: persecutions

hostility and ill-treatment, esp. because of race or political or religious beliefs. "her family fled religious persecution" synonyms: oppression, victimization, maltreatment, ill-treatment, mistreatment, abuse, ill-usage, discrimination, tyranny; More persistent annoyance or harassment. "his persecution at the hands of other students"

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Keeping that in mind, I simply misplaced a letter since spell-check was not available at the time, plus add that to the fact I don't read a dictionary every day, nor do I intend to. Minor mistakes happen and it's only human.

And if by using a word often, you mean twice, fine, and the first time was intentional. In this sense, they are being treated with hostility because they are wild animals; specifically snakes in the situation this thread was originally posted about. The second time, the word in its place should be replaced with 'executed' or any other synonyms for 'killed,' should you not find the word 'executed' fitting for whatever reason. If you find that you have any other problem with the choice of words, take it elsewhere or correct me in private. I cannot change the post due to the programming behind these forums; only a mod can. If you want to ask me about my belief, opinion, or main point, feel free to do so, but if any of you feel the need to infer that I am unintelligent, I request that be done out of the public.