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            I am among those in society who dislike hearing strong language. As an author, a user of carefully selected words, I dislike the term “strong language.” There’s a connotation attached, an implication that such words are imbued with extra strength. I completely disagree. They're generally pretty weak words, a last resort for lapses in creativity or a small vocabulary.

            I realize that the term “strong language” is just a euphemism, like describing a trip to the toilet as “powdering one's nose” or “visiting the little boy’s room”, but it’s a complete misnomer. Truly strong language carries its own power and needs no vulgar slaps to get your attention. If you agree or disagree, feel free to leave a comment, but please, no “strong language.”