This letter is associated with the following article:
Letters
Wednesday, July 18, 2007 12:00 AM

I hate buzzwords! It's not "carbon," it's "carbon dioxide"

And what about these stupid yellow ribbons everywhere? I hate that too!

Read other letters about this article

  • Wednesday, July 18, 2007 07:21 PM

    Thank you!

    I agree with most of the grammatical nitpicks already mentioned. My biggest nitpick, however, has not yet been discussed: the term 'proactive'. Grrrrrr. Something is either 'active' or it is not. The 'pro-' prefix is redundant! Please, please, please, people, I implore each and every one of you to stop using that godforsaken term before my head explodes.

Most Active Letters Threads

425

A key British official reminds us of the forgotten anthrax attack

A vast array of establishment and expert sources do not believe this episode was really resolved.
224

The crazy, irrational beliefs of Muslims

Tom Friedman explains the real problem: stupid Muslims think the U.S. is about war and aggression.
210

Is Obama's civil liberties record understandable?

Was it unreasonable to expect him to adhere to his commitments regarding the Constitution?
111

How dare you criticize wasteful defense spending!

So you think it's only terrorist-appeasing lefties who are down on Pentagon profligacy? Think again
56

Police to talk to Woods

Early morning crash raises questions, and revives tabloid speculation

View all »

Letters Help

Currently in Salon