[Dixielandjazz] English

[PHIL WILKING]

If it IS small stuff, absolutely right (er - correct).

The only problem is that language is how we form and transmit thoughts on 
any level more sophisticated than "Me hungry, me eat" or lascivious grunts 
which transmit the message "Me got hots for you, me want bash you on head 
and make babies." Imprecise use of language, except when intentional for a 
desired effect, indicates imprecise thinking. This may be no longer 
important in writing song lyrics, but I think Berlin and Porter might 
disagree. Which, of course, tells you how I regard most (not all) modern 
"songs."

Anyway, I suggest we put this hobby horse in the barn for a rest. We are not 
going to solve the problems of mass (bad) education here.

Phil Wilking

Those who would exchange freedom for
security deserve neither freedom nor security.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stephen G Barbone" <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>


> Let me be the devil's advocate here.
>
> We all have pet peeves about language (and a lot of other things).
>
> My question is simply ;  Like why sweat the small stuff?
>