Abrahams cussing

[Linda Anderson]

Interesing points, Mike. Also, many military commanders were quite blue with their language.

The widespread use of profanity is much more prevalent in the 20th century than it was in the 19th

I'm sorry, but I can't agree with that. It wasn't as exposed, certainly, but to say that it was more prevalent now would also have to mean it was less prevalent in everyday conversation then, and that just isn't true. My files on Enoch and preaching in the 19th century are boxed up now, but one of the biggest complaints written about by the clergy was the vulgar language thrown about in society, among numerous other sins.

Laurie and Betty are the 19th century etiquette specialists but I'll add that it is unbelievable to me how much profanity is used openly now compared to when I was a kid, especially by kids.

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