Abrahams cussing

[L Verge]

My first post stated the two words that others had mentioned being in the movie and reflected in some reviews. I remained on topic while you turned it into an argument about vulgarities in general. You just did the exact same thing with this latest post.

I have not disagreed with you in respect to common vulgarities in the 19th century; you have just strayed from the original posting. And, you are the one who consistently cited Enoch Conger. I'm not surprised that you can't find the F or S words in his sermons. And, I'm not sure what that has to do with prostitutes and imbibing...

I did not say that Lincoln used the F word in the movie, but someone did use it. My point was that it was unnecessary! Yes, the media can bear part of the blame for the increased use of filthy words; but when was the last time you heard the talk that goes on in school hallways, the lunch room, in malls and other gathering places? How many times do you hear that language coming out of the mouths of men in business suits and women in beauty parlors? The media isn't to blame for 100% of the spread. And authors who consistently throw them in for shock value are doing a disservice also. I don't know if you are a father or not, but do you allow your child to use those two choice words because men like Lincoln did?

You and others are perpetuating modern use of these words when writing defensive posts like this. Just because Lincoln used the S word doesn't mean that we need to stress it in our writings, and just because he came from humble roots on the frontier doesn't mean that he was socially correct in using such words. You appear proud of him because he used them.

I will end my sermon by saying that right now I can think of one sentence containing both words that will stop this conversation - but I am too much of a lady to use it.