On the other hand, given the marginal utility of the apostrophe (relative to, say, the comma or the parenthesis) as well as the fact that so many people seem to

On the other hand, given the marginal utility of the apostrophe (relative to, say, the comma or the parenthesis) as well as the fact that so many people seem to have a hard time keeping it straight, Im tempted to conclude thats evidence that we should just get rid of it outright.