I recently wrote about the popularity and many uses of cellphone text messaging. However, I didn't address the effects that texts, AIM or any other means of communication that are meant to be fast, and not necessarily grammatically correct, have had on the English language.
The Colorado Daily just wrote an article that addresses the case of the disappearing...language! The English language has been shortened, chopped up, and reinvented by slang, TV news soundbites, and instant messenger. It is no longer necessary for people in public office to be eloquent, or even use proper grammar in speeches. Rap songs often spout completely incoherent lyrics.
The article however, did praise Barack Obama for being able to capture the attention of Americans in his speeches. According to the author, Obama has the gift of speech, and is articulate, eloquent and moving in his addresses. People want to hear politicians and leaders that are passionate, and persuasive in their words. The author even compared Obama to having the same moving appeal as Martin Luther King Jr. The English language could use someone like Dr. King again to bring out the power and beauty of it.
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