Shayne Looper: Awash in a sea of profanity
I once asked a retired public school teacher friend what was the biggest change during his 30 years of teaching, from the 1960s to the 1990s. Without even taking time to reflect he answered: "The language people use -- both students and teachers." He went on to tell me that when he started, one almost never heard a swear word but when he retired, one heard profanity everywhere, including in the teacher's lounge. We are awash in a sea of profanity. But it's not just ugly words, it's ugly ideas, expressed in crude and even violent language. People call the president of the United States -- not just the current one but also his recent predecessors -- by vulgar names. Pop stars talk about blowing up the White House, and it seems like everyone peppers their language with expletives.
Feb 7, 2017 9:40 AM