Downvotes really don't hurt me. I've already been permanently banned from various topics on Reddit due to my non-Liberal stance.

I'm a midwesterner and will continue to believe what I believe, but will consider intelligent arguments from "the other side." I will admit it when I'm shown to be wrong, but will take a bullet just not to cower.

I grew up trusting science but have lived long enough to see it politicized.

We Boomers trusted asbestos, cops and Washington. My Dad, a European immigrant, used to laugh at me for that. He was right. He would have never taken the vaccine like I did. I'm glad my youngest daughter fought against it for her and her kids.

Thanks for the advanced English grammar lesson. If I ever get that "refund" I'll send it to you.

Your last line, however, seems a bit opinionated. Such negativity doesn't bother me at all. Did my original comment (admittedly wrong) bother you? It shouldn't have.

Right you are! (I think I'll ask my high school for a refund.)

Yes. You're right. I stand corrected as to its use. Haven't seen it attributed to Middle English (but haven't had time to research it thst much). Seems that the APA (American Psychological Association - whoever they are) also include "ze" and "hen" as less common opfions. Whoda thunk it. Live and learn. Thanks.

Ah, yes... IT. Thank you Stephen King.

Isn't THEY and WE non-singular? Or can individuals now also choose to be plural, if they so desire?

It always is