Over the years, I have been bombarded by numerous examples of passive voice causing confusion (who is doing the action etc.). It is particularly important when specifications and contracts are written as the passive voice can become the source of a large change order because it was unclear which party was supposed to take the action.

It would be nearly impossible to write a standard government or corporate memo if “The Elements of Style” were followed. The world would be a better place.

It is important for Mr. Pullum to remember that generalized rules should not form the foundation of a religion. The exceptions to the rules can become important to emphasize a point after generally following the general rule has generally improved clarity and readibility.

What tea party bigot would not vote for such a team? And what man is not going to vote for a woman who says wives are to always be, as the bible says, totally submissive to their husbands.

Maybe the rod will also make a comeback in homes and schools. Being they believe homosexuality is a correctable sin and that parents and authority figures have a responsibility not to allow homosexual feelings, they will have the teachers whack the boys and girls who who think like that or believe in evolution.

And now I have some questions: “Minnesota law allows unlicensed mental health professionals to practice.” What? And Minnesota also allows someone who is not a professional to take $100,000 in Medicaid payments? WTH? How is it possible that an unlicensed councellor is allowed a practise involving mental health problems? How can he be listed as a psychologist when unlicenced?
Reading that boggles the mind.

Bachmann is considered a contender. She promises not to speak in tongues while in office, not to push any buttons unless God tells her to and there will be a bible in every pot. Heaven help you all.

“Show me a young Conservative and I’ll show you someone with no heart. Show me an old Liberal and I’ll show you someone with no brains.”
– Winston Churchill