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Thank you, Jim! A much needed spanking. The only other matter that I wish you would address (again....you have in the past) is the matter of foul language. I'm not talking about a "damn" here and there. I mean some of the downright filthy suggestions about "what who can do to what to who for all I care". I like to refer friends and especially young people just becoming politically aware, to FR. Invariably, right in the middle of a bunch of intelligent, decent posts, some guy has to come up with a "filthy thought" to get his point across. Hey, after 4 years in the military and 30 years working with hardened criminals in maxi prisons, I have heard it all and can handle it. However, such talk diminishes attempts at intelligent discourse...and certainly doesn't enhance communication skills....or the FR image.

"The only other matter that I wish you would address (again....you have in the past) is the matter of foul language. I'm not talking about a "damn" here and there."

Perhaps I haven't happened on too many threads where this has occurred but one of the things I have noticed that sets us apart from the DU is the level of profanity. It seems there are few posts on other sites that can discuss much of anything without salt and peppering them with foul expletives. At least on this forum people tend to censor themselves to the extent of at least ***ing out offensive words. In moderation I have no problem with that. As with anything, if it gets too prevalent it becomes a distraction.