Copyright Baltimore Sun
I always perceived that being a civil servant encompassed being “civil.” Obviously, not the case in modern politics. For me, as a dad, a teacher and a coach, it was about setting an example. Too many legislators are forgetting that! It seems to have become a competition as to who can toss the most F-bombs or other chosen expletives in order to make his or her point more effective. Wondering if using any or all of George Carlin’s seven famous words is now fair game for those who represent our country, whether locally or nationally. Being a good Catholic boy and a middle school English teacher for over 30 years, you knew when and where unacceptable language was appropriate. In my particular case, that was nowhere. For certain, not with our elected officials. Obviously, those rules no longer apply. Every choice word has become a staple of the modern lexicon. Deserved or not, all in the political arena are most frequently labeled as the “honorable.” Kinda wondering how apropos that title really is. Hmmm… Maybe it’s time for a taste of Palmolive! Ya think? — Christopher Cheswick, Taneytown
