> Since anyone who could do it could turn it off, and they should turn it off I sincerely hope you mean they ought to turn it off for the campaign trail, and e

> Since anyone who could do it could turn it off, and they should turn it off I sincerely hope you mean they ought to turn it off for the campaign trail, and even that's a depressing recommendation for those seeking public support. Words matter. The language we use to discuss the world around us has a distinct influence on how we see, interact with, and frame both problems and solutions. Lowering the level of discourse helps nobody. That's why it's ill-advised to speak only in babytalk to young children - we want to help improve their language skills through practice, and by leading by example. The English language (and I'm sure others) is a sprawling mess, but different words do have different connotations and histories that can have a practical affect on those you're speaking to. For example, speaking informally about firearms has left the Conservatives under the impression that legislators are drafting laws they don't really understand - and it's hard to fault them for that.