In American English^x, Lazy English^x

I know literacy levels in most western countries are declining rapidly. Could this be a contributing factor?

I was hoping nobody would ask, but since you did, I much prefer the attitude of the British. They have enough respect for the language to use correct spelling, clear enunciation and to observe the correct use of prepositions and general grammar. On the other hand, some Americans seem to like...

But what kind of erosion? Languages are changing continually, they are an alive thing. If you knew how many words there are in a Spanish Dictionary that we never use and will never use..and each new revision made by The Royal Academy is including new ones. I can't say about American English...

I once heard it claimed that a language forms the fundamental fabric of a society, enabling clear communication between members of that society. Any erosion of that fabric, it was claimed, would tend to erode the society. Is American English simply lazy English with disregard for the...