The author makes some very important points. However, the article itself represents what is wrong with political discourse in the United States. Our society has become coarsened by the overuse of profanity in our written and oral communication. Profanity should be used for effect and, when used too often, loses its emotional affect. During my career, I rarely resorted to profanity and then only in oral communication, but when I did, it had its intended effect. Am I the only one left who believes this?