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Old 07-January-2008, 01:56 AM
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Terrorists and other bad guys who speak a native language other than English will still speak English to one another if they are discussing important plot points.
That may just be a side-effect of ATVAFT-- Automatic Television And Film Translation. It's a cinematic shortcut for the convenience of the audience.
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