Since the US takes credit for developing the Internet, does that also make them liable for the proliferation of text-based culture? In that case, can I sue them for the money it would cost to re-educate or properly educate people who are losing or completely lack grammar, spelling, English structure and communication skills? Since they do little to prevent or correct it, should they not be held liable for a generation of illiterate or semi-literate children?
Translation for kids: no flamz plz k >:P
2007-06-21 19:15:23 · 7 answers · asked by Razorchilde 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. In the U.S. citizens are only entitled to free speech per the 1st Amendment, not the obligation to spell anything correctly.
2007-06-21 19:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The illiterate have only themselves to blame for their illiteracy. Literate kids read Harry Potter books; the rest play video games.
2007-06-22 02:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to sue? This is the reason our legal system is in a bind now. Try going through your lawmakers first to see if they will draft legislation in this regard. The last thing we need is courts making laws.
2007-06-22 02:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by littletwin2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. That's funny. I doubt it.
It is each individual's responsibility to learn how to speak and write with correct spelling and grammar.
This is one of the few things public schools actually teach, so I think the US government has done its part.
2007-06-22 02:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by sage 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I recall, Al Gore claimed that he invented it and/or the world wide web, so perhaps you need to file a civil suit against him.
2007-06-22 02:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by udontreallydou 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LMAO @ ur trainslashaun fur kidz!!
2007-06-22 02:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL
2007-06-22 02:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋