Are there people here, on THIS site, who are offended by certain words in the language? Particularly curse words?
It is the unnecessary over use. All offensive dialogue & words should serve to advance a concept or narrative but too often in America's shock & awe culture does not. I lament the loss of thoughtful prose especially from our previous President. The current Commander in Chief is a perfect example of an imperfect ability to grasp, dispense, & condense complicated issues. The over use & unnecessary use of expletives was a manner of rebellion during my boomer years growing up. It now has become ubiquitous & the shock value is diminished. Of course a living language is fluid. I suppose it is just the evolution of English & the diversity of our culture. Swear on. Offend onward. But lest it lose its impact, for good or ill,use it selectively.