I used to catch hell for using improper grammar, now, it is considered "cool". Is this part of the dumbing down of America? I hear it all the time by TV personalities (news people) who should know better. example.."It would have been no problem if he WOULD HAVE kept quiet" Our own Senator Snowe said "Well, IRREGARDLESS... etc. AAAARRRGGG!!! There are so many butchered words, such as, Particularly, (pronounced with only 4 syllables) Nuclear, (new killer) Does anyone watch Jay Leno when he does his "Jay walking" thing? It is unbelieveable how stupid some of his targets are! Sorry, didnt mean to rave. Hell, I murder the language as a part of what I do...but, at least, I know better!