Kevin,

From Merriam-Webster:

Main Entry: in·fer
Pronunciation: in-'f&r
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): in·ferred; in·fer·ring
1 : to arrive at as a conclusion
2 : 1GUESS 1, SURMISE
3 : IMPLY 2

If you are going to write something then why not just clearly state what you do mean. Instead of your usual style which is biased and conveniently selective.