There's a reason academics don't agree with you, Mr. Banks. It's because they know what they're talking about. They've done research. And most linguists would of course disagree with you, since language is anything but dead. The online world provides a whole new universe of language relations. New ways to say something: that's what you're really afraid of. Reading is not lower now than it was 30 years ago. Technology has not damaged book sales in any measurable way. The chief irony of this article is that I READ it ONLINE. That's right, text can appear in many different mediums, none of which is objectively better than the other. You're just another old man scared of the future. Here's something for you to read up on: ephebiphobia, the fear of youth. And yes, I found that online as well.
Alright Stiteler! About time we got rid of those poor people and dirty bars and restaurants. Can't wait until they open up Chipotle, Famous Sams, and an AMC theater. That way I can finally feel comfortable taking my family to vacation there. Now if you could just do something about all those hippies on 4th Avenue!
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