'Since to "dodge" the question makes more apparent sense than to "beg" it, and to "beg the question" superficially seems to mean to "demand that one ask," the new pattern of usage is ineradicable.'
You will see, I hope from my autolycus - PM Date: 09 Jul 11 - 03:25 AM
that it is not ineradicable. Journos and broadcasters don't like to be thought of as ill-educated or illogical.
Give them that impression, as I did, and............