> Swearing's no big deal. It's just a way of blowing off steam. People need to stop being sensitive & just let it roll off their back. It doesn't matter. This nation guarantees freedom for everyone, not just those who don't want to be offended.

I do swear on a rare occasion (but I never use the Lord's name or say most of the nastier words), and I really don't get too offended when I hear it. Of course, that's on a case by case basis, but it generally takes a lot to offend me. Until the age of 10 or 11, I never even heard swear words when people said them. My mom was amazed, and probably relieved, that she didn't have to worry about me repeating them.

I suppose the main reason I don't swear very often is because I don't see a point in doing it. In my opinion, swear words are simply overused words and parts of speech in our language. It's like the word "dude." "Dude," by itself, is a fun-sounding word and can sometimes come in handy. However, it has been so overused in our language, I'm simply tired of hearing it. When people say "dude," or use swear words, I just think, "Why can't they get out a thesaurus and expand their vocabulary for once?"

(I don't mean to offend anyone: That's just the way I see swearing.)

Ell"FAR from perfect, myself"myruh