Unfortunately, its been revealed that we’ve been had. A noteworthy photo on the Reuters website was doctored by its freelance, Lebanese photographer. …

While I respect Grammar Nazi’s pertinacity for following up with the lesson I’d also like to suggest that before he/she considers going on another lofty tirade that they understand they’ve proven nothing other than they have the attention span of a gnat and the maturity of a toddler. How apropos that our loquacious executioner have the ego of, well, a Nazi. Despite his errors Pete’s observation was stated clear enough and making light of them simply draws more undue attention to the grammar from the picture and Pete’s provocative commentary.

When a response is made in a forum such as this which offers unique commentary or stimulates debates around an intriguing idea or theorem it should be embraced without fear of near sighted reprisal from the sinister leather tongue of the stereotypical practitioner of grammar. I’m all for effective communication but this is neither the place for a soap box nor the time to step up on it.